The traditional Poush Parbon or Nabanna utsab during the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti brings happy tidings to all, of abundance of newly-harvested paddy and crops.
Thousands of people took a holy dip in river Hooghly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today.
Bollywood’s iconic kite-flying scenes bring vibrant traditions to life, celebrating joy, love, and the festive spirit of Makar Sankranti.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday celebrated Makar Sankranti with residents of Shantiniketan Society in the Memnagar area of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
As the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 is being performed on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday and several Akharas have reached the Sangam to take the holy bath, DGP Uttar Pradesh Prashant Kumar informed the total number of devotes who had taken dip in the Sangam has crossed the 10 million mark.
Devotees on Tuesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti which marks the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Mahakumbh.
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to the citizens on the eve of Lohri, and Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, saying these festivals are symbols of our rich cultural heritage.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Makar Sankranti announced that rituals for Ram Lalla's consecration at the newly constructed Ram Temple will commence from tomorrow.
After rituals were performed by the Chief Minister at 4 AM, 'khichdi' (rice and lentil medley dish) was also offered on behalf of the dynasty King of Nepal.
Modi also fed cows at his residence on the occassion of Makar Sakranti
