Makar Sankranti 2024: Interesting facts about festival you probably didn't know
Here are intriguing facts about Makar Sankranti, showcasing its diverse and rich traditions, making it a unique and culturally significant
Here are intriguing facts about Makar Sankranti, showcasing its diverse and rich traditions, making it a unique and culturally significant festival in India.
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 05:11 PM IST 10 Photos
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Makar Sankranti, a festival celebrated across the country, will be observed on January 15 this year. It is known for its cultural and astronomical significance. Here are ten very rare and interesting facts about Makar Sankranti you probably never heard about. (HT/Sonu Mehta)
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The festivities associated with Makar Sankranti are known by various names such as Lohri by north Indian Hindus and Sikhs, Sukarat in central India, Bhogali Bihu by the Assamese Hindus, and Pongal by Tamil and other south Indian Hindus.
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Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar). It is one of the few Indian festivals celebrated based on the solar calendar, and the date of the festival is fixed according to the solar cycles, unlike most Hindu festivals which are based on the lunar calendar. The other festivals that are celebrated as per solar cycles are Vaisakhi and Pongal.(HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)
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Makar Sankranti is primarily a harvest festival celebrated across India, especially in the northern and western parts of the country. It signifies the end of the winter season and the beginning of longer days. (File Photo)
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