Vedanta chairman celebrates Makar Sankranti in full traditional style. See post
1 year, 11 months 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 Hindu calendar, in which devotees make offerings to the deity Surya. Several Hindu devotees and Naga Sadhus from different parts of the country gathered at Kolkata's Babu Ghat to take a holy dip during Gangasagar Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The video, which has been recorded from a higher floor, shows hundreds of people stationed on their terrace, as they witness a lit sky filled with innumerable Chinese flying lanterns, which gives you an illusion of millions of twinkling stars. Now a video, exhibiting Jaipur’s vibrant and ecstatic Makar Sankranti celebrations, has taken the internet by storm. While sharing the …

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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 …

CM Jagan celebrates Sankranti within rural ambience
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CM Jagan celebrates Sankranti within rural ambience

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Bharati Reddy on Saturday celebrated Sankranti at the CM’s Camp Office, decorated in a manner that gave it a rural festive spirit. The entire camp office looked like a small village with every nook and corner reflecting the Sankranti spirit. They listened to Sankranti songs like Gobbi Yello…Gobbi Yello rendered by folk singers Kanakavva and Komma …

Makar Sankranti: Thousands Take Dip in Himachal Rivers, Braving Extreme Chill
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Makar Sankranti: Thousands Take Dip in Himachal Rivers, Braving Extreme Chill

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Braving the extreme chill, thousands of people across Himachal Pradesh took a dip in rivers on Saturday to mark Makar Sankranti. “Every year over 25,000 devotees visit Tattapani to mark Makar Sankranti,” a priest told IANS over phone. In 2020, the khichdi, weighing 1,995 kg, was prepared jointly by the state Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation and the trust …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Know Shubh Muhurat and Puja Vidhi for the festive occasion
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Makar Sankranti 2023: Know Shubh Muhurat and Puja Vidhi for the festive occasion

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Makar Sankranti 2023: Also known as Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti is one of the main holidays observed in India. Let us know what is the shubh muhurat and puja vidhi for Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti 2023: Know Puja Vidhi On the day of Makar Sankranti, wake up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes. Read: Donate …

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Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, origin and history of festival

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Hindustan Times  

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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 …

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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 …

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Hindustan Times  

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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 …

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Kark Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance, worship method and all you need to know

India TV News  

Kark Sankranti 2022: The movement of the Sun from Gemini to Cancer marks the celebration of an important Hindu festival known as Kark Sankranti. As we gear up for Kark Sankranti this year, let us have a look at the date, auspicious time, puja method, the significance of the day and much more. Kark Sankranti auspicious time Karka Sankranti Punya …

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Makar Sankranti 2022: Sushmita Sen, Varun Dhawan, Suniel Shetty, Bollywood enjoy kite-flying

India TV News  

On the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti on January 14, several Bollywood celebrities including Sushmita Sen, Varun Dhawan, Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar among others went to their roofs and gardens to fly kites with their family and dear ones. Sushmita Sen took to her Instagram Story and posted a video in which she can be seen enjoying her heart out …

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Makar Sankranti 2022: Rangoli designs

India Today  

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Makar Sankranti 2022: Dahi-Chura to Holy Bath, some auspicious things you must do on January 14
2 years, 11 months ago

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

India Today  

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!
2 years, 11 months ago

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 …

Makar Sankranti 2022: All you need to know about puja timings, significance and celebrations
2 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: All you need to know about puja timings, significance and celebrations

Firstpost  

The festival is dedicated to the Sun God and marks the beginning of the new harvest festival Makar Sankranti will be marked across the country on Friday, 14 January. Makar Sankranti is considered extremely auspicious and several people believe that they can get blessed by the gods by taking a bath in the Ganga river on this day. According to …

Happy Makar Sankranti 2022: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Greetings to Share in English, Hindi and Marathi!
2 years, 11 months ago

Happy Makar Sankranti 2022: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Greetings to Share in English, Hindi and Marathi!

News 18  

Happy Makar Sankranti 2022 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Messages, Photos: The harvest festivals are celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm across the country. Makar Sankranti follows Lohri by a day, and is a popular festival in most parts of the country, but the festivity is at its prime, mainly in North India. The International Kite Festival is also one of …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, puja time, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know
2 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, puja time, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti 2022: One of the major festivals celebrated with much pomp in India, Makar Sankranti holds great significance for Hindus. Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, puja time, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know Makar Sankranti, or simply Sankranti, is dedicated to Lord Surya Makar Sankranti Date And Timings This year, Makar Sankranti falls on Friday, January 14, …

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal 2022: Date, History and Significance
2 years, 11 months ago

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal 2022: Date, History and Significance

News 18  

If India was a palette, it would be the most diverse, with cultures and ethnicities changing every few hundred kilometres. Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Bihu are festivals that represent different cultures but unite under one country – India. Lohri is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti and is primarily celebrated in North India, especially the agricultural state of Punjab. …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Donate THESE things for happiness and prosperity
2 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Donate THESE things for happiness and prosperity

India TV News  

This year the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 14 January. Take a look at what you should donate on the occasion to have a prosperous year ahead: Dish made of rice and lentils Eating and sharing khichdi on the day of Makar Sankranti is considered auspicious. Since sesame is related to Shani Dev, so donating sesame seeds …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Til laddu traditional recipe
2 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Til laddu traditional recipe

India Today  

Makar Sankranti 2022 will be observed on January 14. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, people prepare various sweet dishes at home. The most famous dish to make on this day is til laddu, which is nothing but sesame and jaggery laddus, which has special significance. Makar Sankranti 2022: Ingredients for til laddu 2 cups of white sesame Three-fourths cup …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, time, history and significance
2 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, time, history and significance

India Today  

Makar Sankranti is considered to be one of the main Festivals of Hindus. Makar Sankranti 2022: Date This year Makar Sankranti will be observed on January 14, 2022. Makar Sankranti 2022: Time Makar Sankranti Punya kala is from 02:43 pm to 06:04 pm Makar Sankranti Maha Punya Kala is from 02:43 pm to 04:35 pm. Makar Sankranti 2022: History According …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Know Why This Day Is More Special In 2022 & Auspicious Muhurat
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Makar Sankranti 2022: Know Why This Day Is More Special In 2022 & Auspicious Muhurat

ABP News  

Ujjain News: Makar Sankranti, the great festival of Surya Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15, 2022, during the ‘Brahma Yog’. As per popular belief, if the Surya Sankranti falls after noon, the Sankranti is available in the ‘Gochar’ period and the auspicious festival should be celebrated on the next day. So, according to this belief, as the Sun will …

Sankranti 2021: Complete list of dates, tithi, and importance
3 years, 11 months ago

Sankranti 2021: Complete list of dates, tithi, and importance

India Today  

According to the Hindu calendar, there are a total of twelve Sankranti in a year. Among the 12, Makar Sankranti is the most significant one, celebrated pan India. Importance of Sankranti: 12 Sankranti days are said to be highly promising as the Sun moves from one constellation to another. The Sun starts to travel in the north direction from Makar …

Makar Sankranti 2021: From Amitabh Bachchan to Hema Malini, Celebs Pour in Wishes
3 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2021: From Amitabh Bachchan to Hema Malini, Celebs Pour in Wishes

News 18  

Makar Sankranti is being celebrated across the country on January 14. !#2021हर दिशा में,अवसर एक, त्योहार अनेकअनेकता में एकता, उत्साहक अनेक ~ ab pic.twitter.com/stL3WGiBpJ — Amitabh Bachchan January 14, 2021 In the subsequent tweet, Sr. Bachchan has expressed his gratitude towards those who have wished him on the auspicious day. T 3783 – जिन सभी ने, मुझे व्यक्तिगत, मकर संक्रांति …

Makar Sankranti 2021: Date, Shubh Muhurat and Time, Know important beliefs related to the festival of kites
3 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2021: Date, Shubh Muhurat and Time, Know important beliefs related to the festival of kites

India TV News  

Makar Sankranti 2021: Date, Shubh Muhurat and Time, Know important beliefs related to the festival of kites The festival of Makar Sankranti, one of the major festivals of Hindus, is on 14th January this year. Know the beliefs related to the festival of Makar Sankranti, its auspicious time, what to do on this day and the mythology related to it. …

Makar Sankranti 2021: Date, time and rituals
3 years, 11 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2021: Date, time and rituals

India Today  

Makar Sankranti 2021: According to the Gregorian calendar, Makar Sankranti is the first major Hindu festival celebrated with much fervor across several parts of India. Makar Sankranti 2021: Date Makar Sankranti is generally observed on a day which usually falls on 14 January of the Gregorian calendar, but sometimes it falls on 15 January. Makar Sankranti 2021: Punya Kaal The …

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