Jan 10, 2025 · India celebrates Makar Sankranti with regional variations: Lohri in Punjab, Makar Sankranti in UP, Bihar, and Jharkhand, and Pongal in the South.

Jan 15, 2024 · Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2024: The day marks the change of seasons – warmer months are close and we are moving away from winter. What is the significance of the festival and how is it celebrated in unique ways across India, although with some common threads? We explain.

Jan 11, 2025 · Makar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal will be celebrated in January 2025 across India. These festivals mark the harvest season and include various rituals and traditional dishes. Makar Sankranti involves prayers and charity, Lohri features bonfires and dances, and Pongal centers on gratitude to the Sun God with specific rituals.

Jan 10, 2025 · Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Bihu, and Lohri are festivals connected to the harvest season, but each is celebrated uniquely—some worship fire, while others honour the sun.

Jan 13, 2025 · Discover the significance of Makar Sankranti 2025, celebrated across India with unique traditions like Tamil Nadu’s Pongal and Gujarat’s Uttarayan. Learn about the festival's spiritual roots, charity, and rituals.

Jan 9, 2025 · Here's a brief, two-line version: Sankranti 2025: Several states have announced 4-5 day holidays to mark Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and other regional festivals. Check out the state-wise holiday list to plan your break.

Jan 5, 2025 · Pongal 2025: Pongal is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. It coincides with Makar Sankranti and marks the advent of the harvest season. On this day, people worship cows and …

Jan 9, 2025 · Popularly called Makar Sankranti, it is celebrated over several days and marks the end of winter and the start of spring. Known by various names across the country, the festival is celebrated as Pongal in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and among the Tamil diaspora around the world, including in Sri Lanka.

Jan 14, 2025 · Mahakumbh Mela, Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2025 Live Updates: Over 3.5 crore devotees took the first ‘amrit snan’ or holy dip in Prayagraj’s Sangam till evening amid cold conditions. The weather department has forecast dense fog in Pratapgarh, Kaushambi and Fatehpur districts of Prayagraj.

Jan 9, 2025 · Makar Sankranti 2025 will be celebrated on January 14 with various regional rituals across India. It marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn, symbolising new beginnings and hope. The festival is celebrated by thanking nature for the …