Makar Sankranti

 Makar Sankranti 


Makar Sankranti | National Festivals of India

Makar Sankranti is one of those few Indian festivals celebrated based on the solar calendar. It marks the winter solstice and the arrival of longer days with the sun’s transit into the Capricorn constellation. The festival is known and celebrated by different names across in India. For instance, it is celebrated as Maghi in North India, Magh Bihu in  also celebrate Makar Sankranti. People celebrate the day with various rituals and traditions, like taking a dip in the Ganges, offering water to the Sun God, and flying kites.

  • Where is Makar Sankranti (National Festival of India No. 15) celebrated? – All over India
  • When is Makar Sankranti (National Festival of India No. 15) celebrated? – 14th January

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