Makar Sankranti

People are marking different festivals across India which signify the country’s vibrant cultural diversity, he said, extending his greetings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted…

The committee, comprising Retd Justice Samapti Chattopadhyay and a member of state legal services authority, asked the administration to prevent overcrowding, the official said. Thousands…

One of country's biggest festivals Makar Sankranti is just around the corner. Also referred to as Magha Sankranti, this festival marks the end of winter solstice and beginning of the season…

A large number of devotees take the ‘holy dip’ in the Ganga in Haridwar and Rishikesh on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Authorities in Odisha Tuesday banned religious gatherings at river…

Makar Sankranti marks the first pan-India festival of the year. Tilkut and jaggery are two main ingredients of the celebratory preparations of this festival. However, Makar Sankrantiis known…

We may have just entered the New Year, but we are already gearing up for the first few festivals on the calendar. Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, and Bihu are harvest festivals celebrated…

If there's a list of food festivals that Indians love to celebrate, Makar Sankranti surely tops the list. The celebration of the winter harvest has a lot to do with farming practices in…

Chief Secretary Harikrishna Dwivedi said the government was working out the details on how to conduct the mela by following health protocols. The West Bengal is still to take a decision on…

Prabhas and Pooja Hegde's romantic drama Radhe Shyam will release in theatres on January 14, 2022 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal. See new posters. PTI | PUBLISHED ON…