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    Makar Sankranti मकर संक्रांति

    Harvest festival with kites, til-gur, and new beginnings

    Wednesday, 14 January 2026

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    About Makar Sankranti Festival

    What is Makar Sankranti?

    Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious harvest festivals in India, celebrated on January 14th every year. It marks the sun's transition into Capricorn (Makar) and the beginning of longer days.

    Known by different names across India - Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, Bihu in Assam, and Uttarayan in Gujarat - this festival celebrates the harvest season and the warmth of the sun.

    Why Makar Sankranti is Special

    Makar Sankranti holds great astronomical and agricultural significance. It marks the end of winter solstice and the beginning of the harvest season, symbolizing prosperity, happiness, and new beginnings.

    How People Celebrate Makar Sankranti

    Celebration Activities

    • Flying colorful kites (Uttarayan)
    • Eating til (sesame) and gur (jaggery) sweets
    • Taking holy dips in rivers
    • Preparing traditional dishes
    • Bonfires and community gatherings

    Traditional Customs

    • Kite flying competitions
    • Exchanging til-gur ladoos
    • Worshipping the Sun God
    • Donating to the needy
    • Preparing special festive foods

    Makar Sankranti Greetings & Wishes 💬

    Hindi

    मकर संक्रांति की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं

    English

    Wishing you a blessed Makar Sankranti

    Hinglish

    Happy Makar Sankranti! Til gur khao, meetha meetha bolo!

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