Puran Poli, a traditional Maharashtrian sweet flatbread, is a festive favourite during Makar Sankranti, representing warmth and harmony through its rich flavors and cultural significance.

West Bengal observes Poush Sankranti, featuring sweets like Patishapta and community feasts. Makar Sankranti emphasises gratitude for nature’s bounty and fosters unity through shared customs and ...

Makar Sankranti is one of India's biggest festivals, celebrated yearly on 14th January. Image Credit: Getty And what's a celebration without some sweet treats? Here are six recipes that are just right ...

Makar Sankranti 2025 will be celebrated on January 14 this year. Puran Poli is one of the most popular sweets made during this festival. Here's an easy recipe for it: Soak the chana dal overnight or ...

Makar Sankranti is also a harvest festival. It is a time of celebration and expressing thanks to Mother Earth or nature when winter starts to recede. People give each other presents, especially til, ...

On the day of Makar Sankranti, the majority of people exchange and donate "Jaggery" (molasses) and "Til" (sesame seeds). Sweets made from sesame seeds are thought to contain "satvic" components.

For the past 30 years, a large community of the Indian diaspora in Hong Kong have gathered on January 14 to celebrate the kite flying festival called Makar Sankranti. The event was organised by ...