Makar Sankranti is an important festival dedicated to Surya, the Hindu sun god, marked by ritual bathing. It is also celebrated as a harvest festival, signifying the gathering of various winter crops.

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival marking the sun's transition to the Northern Hemisphere. Celebrated on January 14, know all about the rituals and traditions that are followed on the auspicious ...

Makar Sankranti, an ancient Hindu festival, is set to be celebrated on Monday (January 15, 2024), marking the transition of Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (known as Makara in Sanskrit).

Punjab: Lohri. In Punjab, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Lohri, a harvest festival that honors the hard work of farmers. Families gather around a bonfire in the evening, offering sesame seeds ...

Makar Sankranti is one of the important festivals in India, which is dedicated to the Sun God and marks the end of winter. Also known as the harvest festival, Makar Sankranti marks the transit of ...

Makar Sankranti, one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, marks the arrival of the harvest season. This festival ...

Makar Sankranti also represents the triumph of good over evil, as Lord Vishnu defeated Sankarasura. It unites communities to celebrate agricultural prosperity, where farmers thank the harvest and seek ...

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival that is widely celebrated across India and falls in the month of January. This festival marks the begin. Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

Every year, on January 14, India experiences a burst of festive joy as Makar Sankranti 2024, the Harvest Festival, is celebrated nationwide. The occasion holds both religious and seasonal ...

Makar Sankranti, occurring on January 14, 2025, celebrates the sun's transition into Capricorn, marking the start of its northward journey. The festival is dedicated to Surya, featuring ritual ...