The importance of poush nabanna on Sankranti day
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.
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.
On January 22, we will arrange a live telecast of the 'Pran Prantistha' ceremony in the Mauritian capital.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers ‘khichdi’ at Gorakhnath Temple
The UP CM, in a statement, noted that the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with different names and forms throughout the country. It is also celebrated as Khichdi festival in North India.
India is a land of immense devotion and festivities, where we have a plethora of cultures and traditions. When it comes to the Hindu culture, Makar Sankranti is one significant festival dedicated to Lord Surya or the Sun God.
In Gujarat, the festival is celebrated as Uttarayan as it marks the first day of the sun's transit into the Makara.
