Makar Sankranti is celebrated across India with diverse regional customs, marking the sun's transition into Capricorn and the harvest season. This astronomical shift is considered highly ...
The people of Gujarat on Tuesday celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, with fervour. Kite flying is an integral part of this festival, and people across the state ...
AHMEDABAD: Ahead of Makar Sankranti, the police are cracking down on illegal traders selling banned Chinese manja in Gujarat, with raids leading to five cases registered in Ahmedabad in just one day.
AHMEDABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated Makar Sankranti with the residents ... The event was also attended by the Gujarat Chief Minister, who participated in the milestone ceremony.
(MENAFN- IANS) Gandhinagar, Jan 14 (IANS) Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan in Gujarat, is one of the most awaited festivals of the year, marking the beginning of longer days as the Sun ...
People participate in traditional and cultural activities such as dance, storytelling, etc. But the highlight of the day is flying colourful kites with loved ones.
Shah also enjoyed flying kites from the rooftop. Further, the Home Minister and CM Bhupendra Patel wished everyone a joyful Makar Sankranti. "'Makar Sankranti' is a festival of unwavering faith in ...
Communities across the country embrace the spirit of Makar Sankranti with unique regional festivals such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Uttarayan in Gujarat. Flying kites ...
People visit 'Jal Mahal Paal' during the kite festival on Makar Sankranti, in Jaipur. In Gujarat and Rajasthan, colourful kite flying dominates the celebrations, filling the skies with joy and ...
In Assam, it is known as Bihu and in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Makar Sankranti is known as Bhogi. In Gujarat, the festival is known as Uttarayan. The basis of all of the festivals is the ...
Makar Sankranti, also known as Makara or simply ... In Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as Pongal, in Gujarat as Uttarayan, and in Assam as Magh Bihu. In several other parts of India, the holiday ...