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 by flying kites.

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