Nagpur: Makar Sankranti day also marks the Foundation Day of Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh, the apex body of Marathi literature activities in Vidarbha.

Makar Sankranti is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated across India to mark the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and the beginning of longer days as the Sun moves ...

The tradition of eating Khichdi on this day is related to its nutritional value, providing the body with warmth and energy. It also symbolises the end of winter and the beginning of long and ...

Dahi chura is offered to the sun god to please him and take his blessings. It is believed that it attracts good luck and prosperity. Filter chura (poha) and soak it in water for two minutes. Now ...

Wishing you boundless happiness and joy on this special occasion. Happy Makar Sankranti! Celebrate the sweetness of life with tilgul, love, and cherished moments. Happy Sankranti! May the festive ...

Makar Sankranti, celebrated annually on January 14, marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, or "Makara" in Sanskrit. This widely observed harvest festival symbolizes the Sun ...

Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayana, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with fervor across India and beyond. Falling on January 14 annually (or January 15 in leap years), this occasion ...

It aligns with the English calendar and this year coincides with Pushya Nakshatra. The celebration of Uttarayan is central to Makar Sankranti, where traditional foods like sesame seeds and jaggery are ...

Keonjhar: On the occasion of auspicious Makar Sankranti, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took a holy dip in the Baitarani river today. During a visit to the Keonjhar district, the Chief ...