Mon, Jan 15, 2024
Makar Sankranti 2024: Makar Sankranti is celebrated across different states in India with different names and in glorious fashion. In Tamil Nadu, it is known as Thai Pongal; Uttarayan in Gujarat and Rajasthan; and Maghi in Haryana and Punjab.
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Sat, Jan 14, 2023
Makar Sankranti 2023: The Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year on January 14. Makar Sankranti is observed as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Khichdi in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Uttarayanan in Gujarat and Rajasthan, and Maghi in Haryana and Punjab, according to Drik Panchang.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Happy Makar Sankranti 2023 Wishes: Makar Sankranti is also know as Uttarayan which means that the Sun moves towards the north.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Kite Festival 2023 Gujarat: The festival will continue till January 14. A total of 68 countries are participating in the event.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
The festival that is also known as Thai Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and Uttarayan in Gujarat, is a day to feast on sweets like gajak made of sesame and chikki made of peanuts and to relish savoury food like khichdi.
Wed, Jan 15, 2020
Uttarayana Kite Fest was organised in Odisha’s Konark on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The event was organised at Marine Drive Eco Retreat. Locals and tourists thronged to the venue to celebrate the festival. Kite flyers showcased their skills. Kites of different shape, size, concept and designs dotted the sky. Kite flying is one of the traditions of Makar Sankranti festival. Since the event is eco-friendly, cotton threads are being used instead of crushed glass coated ‘manjha’.
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