Whether through kites in Gujarat, prayers in Uttar Pradesh, or Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti brings communities together to celebrate the warmth of the Sun and the promise of a bountiful ...

In different regions of India, this festival is known by various names, like Makara Sankranti in Uttar Pradesh, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayana in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Maghi in Haryana and ...

People in different parts of the country carry out different rituals to observe this festival. Here are the top 40 best ...

Apart from Makar Sankranti, the day is also celebrated ... These include Thiruvalluvar Day on January 15 when banks will be closed in Tamil Nadu, Uzhavar Thirunal on January 16, which is majorly ...

in Tamil Nadu, it's Pongal, a thanksgiving festival with sweet rice offerings. Assam celebrates Magh Bihu with feasts and games, while West Bengal marks Poush Sankranti with Ganga Sagar Mela.

Traditions include flying kites, sharing sweets, and regional customs like Lohri in Punjab and Pongal in Tamil Nadu, promoting joy and family bonds. Makar Sankranti is an agriculturally ...

Makar Sankranti marks a special day for the Maha Kumbh, as it signifies a time of spiritual cleansing and devotion. In Tamil Nadu, the harvest festival of Pongal, which coincides with Makar Sankranti, ...

Despite a different name, the festival rituals bear resemblance with that of Tamil Nadu. Just like Pongal, the first day of Sankranti is dedicated to Bhogi , where old possessions are discarded ...

A bullock cart race was held in Sekkarakkudi village, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, celebrating the ...

Thousands of farmers in Madurai district protested against a tungsten mining project, demanding the Central Government revoke ...

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also wished everyone a happy Makar Sankranti, emphasizing its importance as a festival of ...

Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14 ... tilgul exchanges in Maharashtra and traditional Pongal dishes in Tamil Nadu.