Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that falls in January, marking the sun's entrance into the astrological sign of Capricorn (Makar) and the beginning of the sun’s northward journey.

Rangoli forms an integral part of the Makar Sankranti celebration. It is known to bring good luck and simply enhances the looks of our homes, doesn’t it? Looking for some inspiration for Makar ...

Kite flying, sweets, and vibrant decor are synonymous with one of India’s most colorful festivals – Makar Sankranti. This festival signifies the movement of the sun into the zodiac of ...

decorations, cooking festive food and flying kites,” said Harshini Reddy, a seventh grader. Adding to the festivities, ‘Gandhi Shilp Bazaar National — Sankranti Sambaralu’ is being hosted ...

On Sankranti day, they perform puja by decorating Adda Kaya (Bauhinia vahlii) along the roads to their villages. Throughout the day, they greet each other and enjoy their traditional dishes.

BENGALURU: As winter makes way for warmer days, India gears up to celebrate Makar Sankranti, a festival that heralds the end of the winter solstice and the advent of longer days. This vibrant ...

Makar Sankranti 2025: A significant festival in the Hindu calendar, Makar Sankranti marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of bright sunny days. It usually falls on the 14th or 15th of ...

A festive atmosphere is prevailing in villages as people began returning to their native towns for Sankranti. Children joined their parents in cleaning and decorating their homes, with colourful ...