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MakarSankranti is of huge prominence and is celebrated across four days in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu where it is celebrated as Pongal.
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The word ‘Makar Sankranti’ means/signifies the movement of the Sun into Capricorn. On the day, the Sun enters new zodiac sign of Capricorn or Makar. Most Hindu festivals are based on the lunar calendar, which makes the festival dates change every year. However, MakarSankranti is a festival which usually falls on the same day every year as it is earmarked/follows the solar calendar.
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): With multi-coloured kites filling the sky and devotees taking a dip in holy rivers, India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, which is one of the most auspicious times in a year that marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan.
Makar Sankranti, which is observed on January 14 every year, is known by various names in different parts of the country such as Pongal, Bihu and Maghi.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion while devotees in Varanasi and Uttarakhand took holy dips in the Ganga river.
India celebrates Makar Sankranti with fervour, devotees take holy dip in Ganga ANI | Updated: Jan 14, 2021 13:12 IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): With multi-coloured kites filling the sky and devotees taking a dip in holy rivers, India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, which is one of the most auspicious times in a year that marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan.
Makar Sankranti, which is observed on January 14 every year, is known by various names in different parts of the country such as Pongal, Bihu and Maghi.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion while devotees in Varanasi and Uttarakhand took holy dips in the Ganga river.
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri and wished for harmony, love and affection in the society.
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Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi to many, is the Hindu festival which is celebrated across the states of India in cultural forms that may differ, but enthusiasm remains equal across the section of people. Representational image | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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