When is Makar Sankranti 2025?: According to religious texts, it is called Sankranti whenever the Sun transits from one zodiac sign to another. Every year in January, the Sun enters Capricorn.

Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14, marks the sun's transition into Capricorn, symbolizing new beginnings and gratitude.

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During the Makar Sankranti kite-flying festival in Telangana, manja strings caused multiple injuries, including one to a police constable. Despite bans, the sale of hazardous 'Chinese manja' persists, ...

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

People in different parts of the country carry out different rituals to observe this festival. Here are the top 40 best ...

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.

The vibrant celebrations of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat took a tragic turn as at least 15 people lost their lives and hundreds sustained injuries in kite-flying-related incidents across the state. The ...

The act of sharing til and gud symbolises fostering warmth and harmony. The sweetness of jaggery represents kind words and good relations, while sesame signifies togetherness. This exchange is a ...

Bhubaneswar: Lakhs of people across Odisha took dips in water-bodies on Tuesday morning on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. After returning from New Delhi, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ...

Gend mela lights up Makar Sankranti!The Gend Mela, a well-known ball festival of the state, was celebrated in Pauri Garhwal on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Makar Sankranti, celebrated every year in mid-January, marks the transition of the sun into Capricorn (Makara Rashi). It is a festival that symbolises new beginnings, prosperity, and gratitude.