Best Places to visit in India to Celebrate Makar Sankranti
With Makar Sankranti 2023 falling on 14th January (Saturday), you can take a day off from work on Friday or Monday to make it a long weekend and plan a small family trip to the nearby place. You can travel to these places to take in the spirit of this exciting festival and have a memorable holiday!
The first festival of 2023, Makar Sankranti, is just around the corner, and the whole nation is looking forward to it and preparing for it. It is one of the few festivals celebrated across India with great fanfare and pomp. While it is known by different names in different regions, the Makar Sankranti celebration in India is dedicated to worshipping Sun God and marks the beginning of the harvest season.
With Makar Sankranti 2023 falling on 14th January (Saturday), you can take a day off from work on Friday or Monday to make it a long weekend and plan a small family trip to the nearby place. You can travel to these places to take in the spirit of this exciting festival and have a memorable holiday!
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Uttarayan. While the whole city comes alive on the day, the celebration in Ahmedabad has a unique charm and is worth seeing in your lifetime. The old-world vibe aura in the city adds to the celebration spirits, making it one of the best places to visit in India for Makar Sankranti.
You can enjoy the best Makar Sankranti celebration experience in Ahmedabad by staying at the Club Mahindra Kensville Golf Resort, one of the best and most premium resorts in Ahmedabad.
On the festival day, you can feel the festive spirit throughout the resort. It is decorated beautifully, the chef prepares a special menu, and the lunch includes traditional dishes like Undhiyo and Chikki. There are also many activities held in the resort, all of which ensure you have great fun and a memorable holiday!
Amritsar, Punjab
People all over Punjab eagerly wait for the Makar Sankranti, or Lohri as they call it, because it marks the start of the new harvest season. On the night before the festival, people light a massive campfire, perform Bhangra, and enjoy meeting and greeting their loved ones. They also offer peanuts, til, to the burning residue as a mark of respect and hope for a good harvest.
Apart from seeing the beautiful celebrations of the local communities and the Punjabi traditions, what makes Amritsar one of the places to visit in India during Makar Sankranti is you get a chance to visit the famous, historic and iconic Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for the Sikhs, and the Wagah Border.
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Amongst the host of festivals celebrated in Rajasthan throughout the year, Makar Sankranti deserves a special mention. The colourful celebrations in the state, especially in the capital city, Jaipur, attract many tourists from all over the world.
The pleasant weather in January adds charm to the celebrations as the whole city comes alive, and you can feel the enthusiasm and zeal floating in the air. People celebrate the festival by flying bright-coloured kites, and you can see the sky turning into a massive colour palette.
You can witness the beautiful celebrations and learn about the local traditions and customs by staying at one of the best resorts in Jaipur, hosted by Club Mahindra. The staff decorate the entire resort, dress in traditional attire, and host many special activities for the guests. The celebration is also reflected in the special menu as you taste various traditional delicacies. Every minute you spend here will be truly special, we bet!
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
When discussing the best places to celebrate Makar Sankranti, Madurai has to be at the top of the list. The ancient Madurai, famous for its Meenakshi Aman temple, is also far-famed for its Makar Sankranti Festival, locally known as Pongal celebrations.
One of the major attractions here during the festival is the Jallikattu, a traditional sport of taming the bull. People from all over the state and abroad come to the city to witness this risky and unique sport. It holds a special place in the local tradition and Tamil customs. For Tamilians, it is not just a sport but an emotion and a sentiment.
Apart from seeing Jallikattu, you must visit Madurai to have Pongal, a sweet dish made of rice, jaggery and ghee.
Makar Sankranti in different states has a unique charm, and seeing the celebrations will surely give you unforgettable experiences. So, go ahead and get your booking done, and head to one of these cities to witness the best celebrations of the Kite festival in India.
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