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 ...

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 ...

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 ...