The winter solstice or Uttarayan marks the transition of the sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn). It is celebrated as Lori in the north, Pongal in the south and Makar Sankranti in the west, which usually falls on 14 January. Rituals consist of offering red flowers and rice to the Sun. Makar Sankranti includes lots of…
From Lora in Punjab and Makara Sankranti in Maharashtra to Tai Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam and Sankranti in West Bengal, people across the country come together to give thanks for the upcoming harvest season. Although it is celebrated in different ways in different states of India, there is unity in diversity. Indian…
Makar Sankranti, a vibrant harvest festival celebrated across India, is a time of thanksgiving, joy and indulging in traditional delicacies. This year, the festival will be celebrated with great enthusiasm on Tuesday, January 14. Known for its symbolic use of ingredients such as sesame seeds, jade and grains, the festival symbolizes warmth, wealth and prosperity….