While Makar Sankranti is widely celebrated, its status as a public holiday varies across India. In several states, it is a designated holiday, allowing communities to engage fully in the festivities.

This festival symbolizes new beginnings and gratitude, celebrated across India with various regional traditions.

Gujarat celebrates Makar Sankranti as Uttarayan, a vibrant festival of kites. The skies are filled with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. People gather on ...

Makar Sankranti is all about celebrating the harvest season, witnessing colourful kites soaring in the sky, relishing treats made of jaggery, and soaking in the festive vibes. In every part of India, ...

The Third Battle of Panipat saw the Marathas go up against the Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali. While the latter won, the loss of lives was said to be heavy on both sides.

Makar Sankranti is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, marking the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, or 'Makara.' This festival is observed every year and ...

Naked Hindu ascetics and pilgrims are taking holy dips in sacred rivers in the first major bathing day of the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on Earth.

India is a land of festivals, and January marks the beginning of festivities every year. Harvest season begins around the country, with different names depending on where it is celebrated.

The sweets prepared for Makar Sankranti are deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of India. Ingredients such as jaggery, sesame, rice, and coconut are harvested during this season ...

Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14, marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn, symbolizing longer days and the end of ...

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also wished everyone a happy Makar Sankranti, emphasizing its importance as a festival of ...

After Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Waltair Veerayya, Sankranthiki Vasthunam has emerged as the 3rd highest-grossing Telugu ...