From Lohri to Makar Sankranti; here’s how India celebrates harvest festivals
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From Lohri to Makar Sankranti; here’s how India celebrates harvest festivals

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In India, harvest festivals in the month of January mark the beginning of festivities every year. Makar Sankranti usually falls on January 14 every year, but as per Drik Panchang, this year the festival will be celebrated on January 15. During the festival, people worship the Sun God, take a holy dip in sacred water bodies, engage in charitable activities by giving alms to the needy, fly kites, prepare sweets made of sesame and jaggery, and worship livestock. Rituals that mark this occasion include bathing, processions, prayers at home and temples, elaborate feasts, house decorations and worship of the Sun God.

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Rahul Gandhi extends wishes on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Maghi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, more; What are these festivals?
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Rahul Gandhi extends wishes on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Maghi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, more; What are these festivals?

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 14 extended his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu, and Makaravilakku. Mahakumbh 2025 Live Updates Taking to X, the leader wrote, “Wishing everyone a very happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu, and Makaravilakku. May these …

Bank holiday today: Are banks open on Tuesday, January 14, for Pongal, Makar Sankranti 2025?
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Bank holiday today: Are banks open on Tuesday, January 14, for Pongal, Makar Sankranti 2025?

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Pongal, Makar Sankranti 2025: Banks will be closed Today, Tuesday, January 14, in some parts of the country on account of Makar Sankranti, Uttarayana Punyakala, Pongal, Maghe Sankranti, Magh Bihu and the Birthday of Hazrat Ali, as per the Reserve Bank of India calendar. Pongal, Makar Sankranti 2025: Why are banks closed today? Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti is a Hindu …

Pongal 2025 begins today: How Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, other states celebrate four-day festival in different ways?
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Pongal 2025 begins today: How Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, other states celebrate four-day festival in different ways?

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Pongal Festival 2025: Pongal is one of the most popular festival in India, especially in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, etc. It is celebrated in many ways in different states including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, etc. Bhogi marks the first day of the four-day Pongal festival, one of the country's prominent harvest festivals. The festival is celebrated in a similar fashion …

Is Makar Sankranti a Maharashtrian festival? In which states is Makar Sankranti celebrated?
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Is Makar Sankranti a Maharashtrian festival? In which states is Makar Sankranti celebrated?

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Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival observed in January every year. Yes, Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated in Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, people celebrate Makar Sankranti by sharing 'til-gul' – sesame seeds and jaggery – and preparing tilachi chutney. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in several parts of India, in different forms: In Gujarat and Rajasthan, Makar Sankranti is jubilantly celebrated …

Why Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal are celebrated at the same time in India?
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Why Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal are celebrated at the same time in India?

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Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal are important festivals celebrated in different parts of India around the same time, usually in mid-January. This year, Lohri will be celebrated on January 13, Makar Sankranti on January 14 and Pongal will be celebrated rom January 14-17. Why Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal are celebrated at the same time in India? Lohri, Makar Sankranti, …

Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, history, and all you need to know
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, history, and all you need to know

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Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated in India, marking the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. HISTORY OF MAKAR SANKRANTI The festival is associated with the Sun God, Surya, and his journey towards the Northern Hemisphere, marking the beginning of longer days and shorter nights. RITUALS AND TRADITIONS OF MAKAR SANKRANTI Holy …

Pongal 2025: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
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Pongal 2025: Date, history, significance and all you need to know

India Today  

Pongal, one of the most cherished harvest festivals in India, is celebrated with great enthusiasm, primarily in Tamil Nadu and by Tamil communities worldwide.It is a festival that marks the gratitude of farmers and communities to nature for a bountiful harvest. Pongal, one of the most cherished harvest festivals in India, is celebrated with great enthusiasm, primarily in Tamil Nadu …

Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, time, rituals, and celebration guide for this auspicious festival
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, time, rituals, and celebration guide for this auspicious festival

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Makar Sankranti, also known as Makara or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu festival observed in January every year. Makar Sankranti 2025: Date and time Makara Sankranti will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. > Punya Kaal Muhurta: 09:03 AM to 06:04 PM > Maha Punya Kaal Muhurta: 09:03 AM to 10:57 AM > Makara Sankranti Moment: 09:03 AM, January …

Lohri 2025 date and time: When and why is it celebrated? How is it differnt from Makar Sankranti? All you need to know
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Lohri 2025 date and time: When and why is it celebrated? How is it differnt from Makar Sankranti? All you need to know

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Lohri 2025 date and time: Given the importance of agriculture in India's economic growth, the harvest season holds immense significance across cultures prevalent in the country. Lohri 2025 date and time: When will Lohri be celebrated this year? Lohri 2025 time Lohri is celebrated on January 13. Lohri and Makar Sankranti are both harvest festival, but they are celebrated in …

When is Pana Sankranti 2024? Date, timing, history, significance and celebration of Odia New Year
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When is Pana Sankranti 2024? Date, timing, history, significance and celebration of Odia New Year

Hindustan Times  

Pana Sankranti, also known as Maha Bishuba Sankranti, is the traditional New Year celebration of the Odia people of Odisha, India. Pana Sankranti is a festival of new beginnings and togetherness celebrated in the Indian state of Odisha. Pana Sankranti 2024 date and timing This year, the auspicious festival of Pana Sankranti will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13th. Pana …

Pongal 2024: Four days of Pongal; all the rituals of the harvest festival you want to know in detail
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Pongal 2024: Four days of Pongal; all the rituals of the harvest festival you want to know in detail

Hindustan Times  

The vibrant and auspicious harvesting festival of Pongal or Bhogi Pongal is widely celebrated in India and holds immense significance in Tamil Nadu. Pongal falls every year in January, during the Tai month of the Tamil Solar calendar, and lasts four days. Pongal 2024: All the rituals of the harvest festival Pongal begins on January 15 and ends on January …

Lohri, Pongal and Makar Sankranti: 3 Content Creators Share How These Festivals Bring Families Together
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Lohri, Pongal and Makar Sankranti: 3 Content Creators Share How These Festivals Bring Families Together

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As the festive season unfolds, individuals from diverse backgrounds embrace unique traditions to celebrate joyous occasions. In this glimpse into the lives of Aruna Mucherla, Suraj Pal Singh, and Hardik Banga, we discover the heartwarming family bonding activities they cherish during the festivals of Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Lohri, respectively. Aruna Mucherla on Pongal Aruna Mucherla, a multifaceted personality known …

Celebrating Pongal, a southern harvest festival where regional dishes rule
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Celebrating Pongal, a southern harvest festival where regional dishes rule

Hindustan Times  

In India, celebrations for Pongal, a four-day harvest festival marking the end of the winter solstice, are already in full swing. “During the traditional ceremonies, among the most popular food offerings you can spot are Sakkarai Pongal, Ven Pongal, vadai, puliyodharai, kootu and murukku,” says Chef Shaurya Veer Kapoor of Sambar Soul. Venn Pongal, on the other hand, is a …

Happy Makar Sankranti 2024: Wishes and messages to share with your loved ones
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Happy Makar Sankranti 2024: Wishes and messages to share with your loved ones

Live Mint  

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival that is widely celebrated across India and falls in the month of January. This festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and the sun's transit to the Capricorn. Sankranti means movement of the sun while Makar Sankranti is the most important of all 12 Sankranti that fall in a year. Also read: …

Bhogi Pongal 2024: From thayir sadam to parippu payasam, 5 delicious traditional recipes to make on this day
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Bhogi Pongal 2024: From thayir sadam to parippu payasam, 5 delicious traditional recipes to make on this day

Hindustan Times  

Bhogi Pongal 2024: The festival of Makar Sankranti is fast approaching and will be celebrated with much zeal and devotion across the country. Ven Pongal Ven Pongal Ingredients: 1/4 cup yellow moong dal 1/2 cup rice 1/4 tsp asafoetida 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp finely chopped ginger salt to taste 1 1/2 tbsp ghee 1 tbsp broken cashew …

Makar Sankranti 2024: Know the date, history, significance and celebration of the festival
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Makar Sankranti 2024: Know the date, history, significance and celebration of the festival

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year to mark the beginning of the harvest season and sun's transit to the Capricorn, signalling advent of warmer days and end of bitter cold. Makar Sankranti 2024 date Makar Sankranti usually falls on January 14 every year, but as per drikpanchang, this year the festival is being observed on January 15, a day before …

Makar Sankranti 2024: History, Significance and other facts about festival
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Makar Sankranti 2024: History, Significance and other facts about festival

Business Standard  

Makar Sankranti is an auspicious Hindu festival observed all over India on January 14, 2024. During Makar Sankranti, the Sun starts its journey towards the north, so people in the Ganga, Krishna, Godavari, and Yamuna Rivers are at holy places and chant mantras. Makar Sankranti 2024: Important facts Makar Sankranti involves specific practices and activities, such as flying kites and …

Lohri 2024: Date, significance, celebrations; here’s all you need to know
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Lohri 2024: Date, significance, celebrations; here’s all you need to know

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Lohri is a popular festival celebrated largely among Sikhs and Hindus across India, especially in the North Indian states. There has been confusion on the date of Lohri as to when the festival will be celebrated this year i.e. Wishes, messages, and quotes to share with your loved ones Lohri celebrations: Bonfire made of wood and cow dung is lit …

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu 2024 dates: Complete list of winter harvest festivals celebrated across India
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Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu 2024 dates: Complete list of winter harvest festivals celebrated across India

Hindustan Times  

India is the land of festivals. With the first week of January already over, we will soon be celebrating the harvest festivals marked across India during the winter. The first harvest festivals of the year are Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, and Magh Bihu. So, we decided to compile a complete list of winter harvest festivals celebrated across India. Winter harvest …

Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15? From correct date to Puja timings, know everything in detail
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Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15? From correct date to Puja timings, know everything in detail

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Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Sankrat, is an auspicious Hindu festival that celebrates the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. However, there is often confusion regarding the exact date of Makar Sankranti, with some people observing it on January 14 and others on January 15. Makar Sankarati Date and Puja Timings: The date of …

Makar Sankranti 2024 date and time: Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 and January 15? Check correct date, significance
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Makar Sankranti 2024 date and time: Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 and January 15? Check correct date, significance

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti 2024: One of the most special days of the year is here. Celebrated in different names throughout India, Makar Sankranti celebrates the sun's transition from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn. Makar Sankranti 2024 date and time: Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 and January 15? Check correct date, significance Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with a …

Festival List 2024: Sankranti, Eid To Diwali- Check Out All Dates
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Festival List 2024: Sankranti, Eid To Diwali- Check Out All Dates

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Festival List 2024: Its just a few more days before we step into a new year. Just like every year, 2024 also has a lot in store for us. From Makar Sankranti on January 15, 2024, followed by Basant Panchami on February 14, Shivaratri in March, and the celebration of Holi, let's check out the dates of all festivals and …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Deverakonda, Mahesh Babu bring festivities with warm wishes
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Makar Sankranti 2023: Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Deverakonda, Mahesh Babu bring festivities with warm wishes

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Makar Sankranti 2023: Festivals are something that has no boundaries, they are the same for everyone and carry the same level of excitement even for celebrities. As the country is celebrating Makar Sankranti, several celebrities, including Vijay Deverakonda, Mahesh Babu, Rishab Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Allu Arjun and more, took to their social media handles to wish their fans …

Pongal: The Thanksgiving to Surya Bhagwan - News18
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Pongal: The Thanksgiving to Surya Bhagwan - News18

News 18  

Pongal/Sankranti is the main thanksgiving Sun festival in India to worship and celebrate the bounty of the Sun God, ‘Surya Bhagwan’! He says in the book: “Nothing proves so much the antiquity of solar idolatry as the care Moses took to prohibit it.” SUN WORSHIP IN INDIA In India, too, the Sun God has been worshipped as Lord Surya Deva …

Happy Makar Sankranti 2023: Best Wishes, Images, Quotes, Messages, Facebook and WhatsApp Greetings to Share in English, Hindi and Marathi!
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Happy Makar Sankranti 2023: Best Wishes, Images, Quotes, Messages, Facebook and WhatsApp Greetings to Share in English, Hindi and Marathi!

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HAPPY MAKAR SANKRANTI 2023 WISHES QUOTES, STATUS, MESSAGES: An auspicious harvest festival, Makar Sankranti heralds the coming of spring. Makar Sankranti 2023: Wishes, messages, and quotes to share 1. May the beautiful and cheerful celebrations of Makar Sankranti sprinkle many joys around us and make it a memorable day for us. Wishing a very Happy Makar Sankranti to you.

Vedanta chairman celebrates Makar Sankranti in full traditional style. See post
2 years ago

Vedanta chairman celebrates Makar Sankranti in full traditional style. See post

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On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal shared a sweet post that will make people nostalgic. "With the blessings of Surya Bhagwaan, I begin my 2023 with lots of dreams in my eyes, aur inhi sapno ko hakikat banane ki chah lekar chal pada hoon.Om Surya Namah," Vedanta's Agarwal wrote. Makar Sankranti is a festival in the …

PM Modi, CM Yogi, Ramdev on Kites, 'Bhogi' with KCR's Daughter: In Visuals, India's Harvest Festivals
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PM Modi, CM Yogi, Ramdev on Kites, 'Bhogi' with KCR's Daughter: In Visuals, India's Harvest Festivals

News 18  

Celebrations begin across the country marking the harvest festival that has different names throughout India. Gujarat Gujarat | Colourful kites hit markets on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival in Vadodara pic.twitter.com/DmfoQxLhRw— ANI January 14, 2023 In Gujarat, Uttarayan, as Makara Sankranti is called in Gujarati, is a major festival in the state that is celebrated across two days. The …

When is Pongal 2023? Date, History, Significance, Legends and Celebrations of Thai Pongal
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When is Pongal 2023? Date, History, Significance, Legends and Celebrations of Thai Pongal

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HAPPY THAI PONGAL 2023: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated to thank the Sun, Mother Nature, and the cattle to help with a bountiful harvest. According to an inscription found in the Veeraraghava temple at Tiruvallur, the Chola King Kiluttunga gifted lands to the temple, especially for the Pongal celebrations. He sought Lord Krishna’s forgiveness, who allowed the Bhogi celebrations …

Lohri 2023: How to Greet People 'Happy Lohri' in a Truly Punjabi Way
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Lohri 2023: How to Greet People 'Happy Lohri' in a Truly Punjabi Way

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HAPPY LOHRI 2023: It is believed that Lohri, which is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti, marks the end of winters as per the Hindu calendar and is also linked to the Rabi crop harvesting. It is believed that Lohri, which is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti, marks the end of winters as per the Hindu calendar and is …

When is Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Bihu 2023? Date, History and Significance
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When is Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Bihu 2023? Date, History and Significance

News 18  

LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, UTTARAYAN, BIHU AND PONGAL 2023: The commencement of the Indian harvesting festivals is just around the corner. Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti, the festival of kites, is celebrated to mark the inaugural of the harvest season. Uttarayan The Gujarati community addresses Makar Sankranti as Uttarayan, a significant festival that lasts for two days. Bihu Bihu also known as …

President Murmu greets citizens on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal
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President Murmu greets citizens on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal

Deccan Chronicle  

President Murmu greets citizens on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday greeted citizens on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal, and wished that the festivals bind different communities in the bonds of love, harmony and affection. Murmu has greeted her fellow citizens on the eve of Lohri Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, origin and history of festival
2 years ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, origin and history of festival

Firstpost  

The auspicious Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti marks the Sun’s transit into Makara rashi. The Sankranti activities that should be done during Punya Kaal include: Offering Naivedhya to Lord Surya Taking bath Offering charity Performing Shraddha rituals Breaking fast or Parana It should be noted that all the Punya Kaal activities should be done in daytime. Origin and History of …

Pongal 2023: All you need to know about four-day harvest festival
2 years ago

Pongal 2023: All you need to know about four-day harvest festival

Firstpost  

One of the major festivals in India, Pongal is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm, especially in the region of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. With the date of Pongal 2023 inching closer, read further to know in detail about the four-day harvest festival. Check the important dates: 15 January 2023 - Bhogi Pongal - On this day, people begin the …

Makar Sankranti 2023: What is the difference between Uttarayan and Dakshinayan?
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Makar Sankranti 2023: What is the difference between Uttarayan and Dakshinayan?

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac sign of Dhanu into the zodiac sign of Makara and marks the beginning of the sun's journey northwards, known as Uttarayan. In Gujarat and Maharashtra, people fly kites to mark the occasion of Makar Sankranti In Hindu mythology, the transition of the sun from …

Makar Sankranti 2023: How do different states celebrate this festival?
2 years ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: How do different states celebrate this festival?

Firstpost  

The festival of Makar Sankranti comes among a few events that are celebrated all across India on the same day. Thus people, especially the farmers’, observe Makar Sankranti with much enthusiasm and follow certain rituals. Here, we will look at some of those unique celebrations of Makar Sankranti: Pongal- Tamil Nadu The state of Tamil Nadu also hosts a lavish …

Pongal 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration
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Pongal 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times  

Pongal 2023: The special time of the year is here. Pongal is the celebration of harvest season, and this is the time when people get together to worship mother earth, mother nature and the farm animals for their contribution to their happy life and prosperity. Every year, Pongal is celebrated with a whole lot of grandeur and pomp in Tamil …

Makar Sankranti 2023: 3 reasons why we celebrate festival
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Makar Sankranti 2023: 3 reasons why we celebrate festival

Firstpost  

Makar Sankranti is a famous Indian festival celebrated across the country in different traditions on the same day. Also known as the harvest festival in many states, Makar Sankranti is considered very auspicious for embarking on new endeavours. There are various reasons for celebrating the festival which holds both seasonal and religious significance: Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated? Apart from …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Puja muhurat, rituals and all you want to know
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Makar Sankranti 2023: Puja muhurat, rituals and all you want to know

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti 2023: Makar Sankranti is one of the major festivals celebrated with much grandeur in India and holds great significance for Hindus. The festival of Makar Sankranti, also known as Sankranthi, honours the Sun God Lord Surya and commemorates the sun's entry into the Capricorn zodiac sign. According to Drik Panchang, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil …

Makar Sankranti 2023: 14 or 15 when to celebrate Uttarayana? Know Shubh Muhurat & Important beliefs
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Makar Sankranti 2023: 14 or 15 when to celebrate Uttarayana? Know Shubh Muhurat & Important beliefs

India TV News  

Makar Sankranti 2023: Makar Sankranti is one of the most important festivals of Hindus. According to Acharya Indu Prakash, on the day of Makar Sankranti, there is great importance of bathing and donating at the pilgrimage sites. Makar Sankranti 2023 Shubh Muhurat Punya Kaal morning - 7.15 am to 12.30 am Mahapunya Kaal morning - 7:15:13 to 9:15:13 Things to …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of the Hindu festival
2 years ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of the Hindu festival

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti is the first Hindu festival that is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm across India and usually takes place in January. Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of the Hindu festival Makar Sankranti marks the end of winter as well as the beginning of longer days on account of the sun's northward journey. Date: Makar Sankranti …

Makar Sankranti 2023: When to celebrate Makar Sankranti? Know the exact date and puja muhurat
2 years ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: When to celebrate Makar Sankranti? Know the exact date and puja muhurat

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals that holds great significance and is celebrated with much pomp. According to Drik Panchang, Makar Sankranti or Sankranthi is marked as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Khichdi in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Uttarayanan in Gujarat and Rajasthan, and Maghi in Haryana and Punjab. Although Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the month of …

Lohri 2023: Is Lohri on January 13 or 14? All you need to know about date, puja timings and why is it celebrated
2 years ago

Lohri 2023: Is Lohri on January 13 or 14? All you need to know about date, puja timings and why is it celebrated

Hindustan Times  

The auspicious festival of Lohri is celebrated with much pomp by the people of Haryana and Punjab, especially from the Hindu and Sikh community. Lohri 2023: All you need to know about the correct date, puja timings and more. It also celebrates the arrival of warmer weather because after Makar Sankranti, a day after Lohri, the nights get shorter, and …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Five ideas to decorate your home
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Makar Sankranti 2023: Five ideas to decorate your home

Firstpost  

Makar Sankranti marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of the new harvest festival. There are several ideas you can try out if you want to celebrate Pongal and Sankranti with traditional yet unique decorations. Draping Drapes are a very good option for Makar Sankranti decorations if you have a tight budget. Use banana leaves on your …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Five traditional dishes cooked on the occasion
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Makar Sankranti 2023: Five traditional dishes cooked on the occasion

Firstpost  

Makar Sankranti is a festival that is celebrated across different states in India. Arguably, it is one of the most important harvest festivals in the country, Makar Sankranti officially marks the end of the winter, and the advent of spring. From desserts like gajak and chikki to savouries like khichdi, the eclectic Makar Sankranti delicacies are a treat to the …

Meena Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance, and rituals
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Meena Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance, and rituals

India Today  

Meena Sankranti is one of the important Hindu festivals that is observed to mark the beginning of the twelfth and the last month of the Hindu calendar. MEENA SANKRANTI 2022: SIGNIFICANCE Meena Sankranti plays a significant role in the timeframe after the 16 Ghatis of Sankranti and is believed to bring luck by performing Daan Punya activities. MEENA SANKRANTI 2022: …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Rangoli designs
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Makar Sankranti 2022: Rangoli designs

India Today  

Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14 every year. Makar Sankranti also coincides with the Bhogi festival in South India. Makar Sankranti 2022: How is Makar Sankranti celebrated? Makar Sankranti 2022: Importance Makar Sankranti is considered a day of happiness and prosperity by Hindus. Makar Sankranti 2022: Rangoli Designs

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bhogali Bihu: India’s winter harvest festival with many names
3 years ago

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bhogali Bihu: India’s winter harvest festival with many names

Firstpost  

The festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvesting season in the country and is probably the only one that is celebrated in every region of India, on the same day, but in different manners and names India is popularly known as the land of festivals and 14 January is especially festive as different parts of the country …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Dahi-Chura to Holy Bath, some auspicious things you must do on January 14
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Makar Sankranti 2022: Dahi-Chura to Holy Bath, some auspicious things you must do on January 14

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Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus across the nation. Makar Sankranti 2022: Date and Timings This year, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated on January 14, 2022, according to Drik Panchang. While there are different ways in which Makar Sankranti is being celebrated across northern India, here are some auspicious things you can do on …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Delicious Karnataka Foods You Must Try This Festive Season!
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Makar Sankranti 2022: Delicious Karnataka Foods You Must Try This Festive Season!

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Makar Sankranti 2022: Makar Sankranti is celebrated all across the country on January 14th. Tamarind Puliyogare There are some savoury dishes too, that are made on Makar Sankranti in Karnataka. Til Chikki The ideal choice of a sweet dish for Makar Sankranti is white sesame seeds and jaggery. Avarekalu bath recipe Avarekalu is a healthy lunch box recipe which also …

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