Makar Sankranti, a major Hindu festival celebrated across India and parts of South Asia, marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara), signifying the end of the winter solstice. Occurring in ...

Explore the vibrant culinary traditions of Makar Sankranti across India. From sweet Pongal to savory Sarson ka Saag, discover the festive delights and regional variations of this harvest festival.

Mesha Sankranti, also known as Maha Vishuva Sankranti, is a significant Hindu festival marking the transition of the Sun into Mesha Rashi (Aries zodiac sign). This celestial event symbolises the ...

Makar(a) Sankranti is the only Hindu festival based on the solar calendar instead of the lunar. Makar Sankranti is the celebration of the sun's journey from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and ...

Mesha Sankranti is a festival that marks the beginning of a New Year with regards to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. As per the Vedic Astrology, the Sun transits the Mesha Rashi (Aries) from the Meena ...

Makar Sankranti 2023: Makar Sankranti is the first Hindu festival, which is celebrated with great pomp and zeal throughout India and is usually held in January. It is a major harvest festival ...

The start of Dhanur Mas is observed with special puja offered to Lord Jagannath. The festival of Makar Sankranti signifies the end of Dhanur Mas. This day, as all other Sankranti, is celebrated by ...

In the Hindu calendar, Makar Sankranti marks the commencement of Uttarayana. The sun moves from the zodiac Sagittarius to Capricorn and occurs around January 14 each year. The festival is ...

Lohri festival 2024: Lohri is celebrated in parts of Northern India a night before Makar Sankranti. It is a popular Indian festival that is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season ...

For the past 30 years, a large community of the Indian diaspora in Hong Kong have gathered on January 14 to celebrate the kite flying festival called Makar Sankranti. The event was organised by ...

The festival is… In the Hindu calendar, Makar Sankranti marks the commencement of Uttarayana. The sun moves from the zodiac Sagittarius to Capricorn… Elephant Festival is celebrated in Jaipur ...

The festival of rice harvest in Bengal, 'poush sankranti' is celebrated by relishing the most delicious sweet the bengali cuisine offer- 'pithe', a category of sweets that are prepared using rice ...