About the Festival
Makar Sankranti is celebrated across India with immense joy and enthusiasm. It marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days, symbolizing a new beginning and the arrival of the harvest season.
The festival is known by different names in different regions, such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Uttarayan in Gujarat.
Traditions and Celebrations
- Kite flying 🪁
- Bonfires 🔥
- Special sweets made from sesame seeds and jaggery 🍬
- Cultural dances and singing 💃