Makar Sankranti is celebrated across India and marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, or 'Makara'. This festival falls in mid-January and is dedicated to the Sun God.

Makar Sankranti is here, bringing sunshine, colourful kites, and the sweet aroma of til-gur delicacies! This year, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. It’s time to ...

Makar(a) Sankranti is the only Hindu festival based on the solar calendar instead of the lunar. Makar Sankranti is the celebration of the sun's journey from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and ...

Karka Sankranti is the start of the monsoon season that marks the time agriculture, which is an important source of income in the country. Dakshinayana ends with Makar Sankranti and uttarayan follows.

Makar Sankranti 2023: Makar Sankranti is the first Hindu festival, which is celebrated with great pomp and zeal throughout India and is usually held in January. It is a major harvest festival ...

Made with sesame seeds and jaggery, these little balls of joy are quite popular during Makar Sankranti. Popular across the country as 'chikki,' 'kadle mittai' is a favourite among kids and adults ...

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 ...

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 ...