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Makar Sankranti News

Want to travel more in 2026? Here's a smart leave planning guide

Check out Neha's guide to make your 2026 travel plans easier!

Updated 177 days ago

Vibrant designs fill Baansera Park skies as Kite Festival returns to Delhi

Baansera Park is hosting the three-day Kite Festival from January 16 to 18.

Published 179 days ago

Varun, Lavanya share adorable pics from their son Vaayuv's 1st Makar Sankranti

Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi's cute moment with son during Makar Sankranti.

Published 180 days ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrates new beginnings with Raj on Makar Sankranti

On December 1, last year, Samantha surprised all her fans by sharing pictures of her wedding ceremony with Raj.

Published 180 days ago

Seers, Naga Sadhus take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

A Naga sadhu blows a trumpet at Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj on Thursday. (ANI)

Published 180 days ago

1.03 crore devotees take holy dip on day 2 of Makar Sankranti

Devotees throng Sangam to take a dip on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the ongoing 'Magh Mela', in Prayagraj on Thursday. (@myogiadityanath X)

Published 180 days ago

Andhra Pradesh family serves 158 dishes to son-in-law in mega Sankranti feast

An Andhra Pradesh family made headlines after cooking 158 dishes for their son-in-law during Sankranti.

Published 180 days ago

NDA leaders join Chirag Paswan’s Makar Sankranti dahi-chura feast in Patna

Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) president Chirag Paswan with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during 'Chura-Dahi Bhoj' on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival at party office in Patna,Thursday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated 180 days ago

Khichdi festival reflects spirit of faith, service: UP CM

Devotees in large numbers thronged Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur to offer khichdi on Makar Sankranrti on Jan 15. (HT photo)

Published 180 days ago

Makar Sankranti wishes in Kannada and Telugu: Top 50 happy Sankranti 2026 images

Makar Sankranti wishes in Kannada and Telugu: Share these Happy Sankranti 2026 images, quotes, greetings and messages with family and friends. (Made using Gemini AI)

Published 181 days ago

Schools upto Class 8 closed in Prayagraj till Jan 20 due to Magh Mela

Schools upto Class 8 closed in Prayagraj till Jan 20 due to Magh Mela

Published 181 days ago

Makar Sankranti: CM reviews arrangements amid devotee surge at Gorakhnath temple

CM Yogi Adityanath visits the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. (ANI)

Published 181 days ago

No mistakes in 2027 polls, protect votes: Akhilesh to party workers

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav with party workers in Lucknow on Wednesday. (HT)

Published 181 days ago

Jharkhand Congress flies kites with slogans to target BJP on Makar Sankranti

Congress party leaders and workers marked Makar Sankranti by flying kites bearing political slogans. (HT Photo)

Published 181 days ago

85 lakh devotees take holy dip on day one of Makar Sankranti at Magh Mela

A large number of devotees arrive to take a dip at the Sangam on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the ongoing Magh Mela, in Prayagraj on Wednesday. (ANI)

Published 181 days ago

28-year-old physiotherapist dies in Jaunpur after kite string slits his throat while riding bike

Two boys are silhouetted as they fly a kite (File)

Published 181 days ago

‘Chinese manjha’ turns kite-flying season deadly, claims lives across India

The deadly nylon kite strings, much widely referred to as the ‘manjha’ are used to cut rivals' kite strings as states engage in a amicable contest on the day of Makar Sankranti.

Updated 182 days ago

Odisha celebrates Makar Sankranti with holy dips, kite flying, community feasts

Odisha celebrates Makar Sankranti with holy dips, kite flying, community feasts

Published 182 days ago

Makar Sankranti is about making tilgul at home: Bhagyashree

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Updated 182 days ago

Makar Sankranti | Daisy shares her favourites: Undhiyu, Til gul and family time

Makar Sankranti Special | Daisy Shah shares her favourites: Undhiyu, Til gul and family time

Published 182 days ago

At Bihar dy CM's feast, Tej Pratap's chance meet with estranged family

Taking to X, Tej Pratap wrote about his meeting with his parents and brother, adding that he had a wonderful time playing with his niece as well.

Updated 182 days ago

I pray to Lord Surya for everyone’s happiness: PM Modi on Makar Sankranti

In his message, the Prime Minister described Sankranti as a festival that symbolises hope, positivity and new beginnings.

Published 182 days ago

Happy Bhogi wishes: 100 Bhogi wishes in Telugu, images, heartfelt greetings

Happy Bhogi! Check heartfelt Telugu and English wishes, short messages, and WhatsApp status ideas for family, friends, and colleagues. (Made using Gemini AI)

Updated 182 days ago

Pune records sharp rise in minimum temperature

Pune, India - April 27, 2019:Deserted Laxmi road on hot afternoon in Pune, India, on Saturday, April 27, 2019.-HT photo

Published 182 days ago

Magh Mela: Extensive traffic diversion to be enforced on major bathing fests

An aerial view of the ongoing Magh Mela at the Triveni Sangam, in Prayagraj on Tuesday. (ANI)

Published 182 days ago

Two-day Makar Sankranti bathing: Starting today, over 1 cr devotees expected at Magh Mela

Pilgrims bathing at the ghats of Sangam at ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj on Tuesday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Updated 182 days ago

The many lives of sesame in India’s harvest festivals

From Punjab to Tamil Nadu, sesame defines India's harvest season

Updated 182 days ago

Are banks open or closed on January 14 and 15? Check state-wise details

Banks in several cities will observe holidays on January 14 and 15 to mark major harvest festivals.

Published 183 days ago

The Andhraite Pootharekulu is the perfect ode to Makar Sankranti's rice harvest

The Andhraite Pootharekulu is the perfect ode to Makar Sankranti's rice harvest

Published 183 days ago

5 Delicious And Simple Til-Gud Based Dishes You Can Prepare On Makar Sankranti

Til-Gud Porridge

Published 183 days ago

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