Naked Hindu ascetics and pilgrims are taking holy dips in sacred rivers in the first major bathing day of the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on Earth.

This festival symbolizes new beginnings and gratitude, celebrated across India with various regional traditions.

The sweets prepared for Makar Sankranti are deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of India. Ingredients such as jaggery, sesame, rice, and coconut are harvested during this season ...

Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14th, marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn and the harvest festival. The top five places in India to experience the festivities in 2025 are Gujarat ...

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

People visit 'Jal Mahal Paal' during the kite festival on Makar Sankranti, in Jaipur. In Gujarat and Rajasthan, colourful kite flying dominates the celebrations, filling the skies with joy and ...

Traditional customs include flying colorful kites, preparing sweets like til-gud laddoos, and taking holy dips in sacred rivers. Makar Sankranti is a time of joy, togetherness, and new beginnings, ...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said that the Snan on Makar Sankranti will be bigger than Monday holy bath ...