Makar (a) Sankrānti (Sanskrit: मकरसङ्क्रान्ति, romanized: Makarasaṅkrānti), [1] (transl. Capricorn Festival) also referred to as Uttarāyana, Makara, or simply Sankrānti, is a Hindu observance and a mid-winter harvest festival in India and Nepal. [2][3] It is typically celebrated on 14 January annually (15 ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14, 2025, marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn and the start of the harvest season. The festival features holy dips in sacred rivers, prayers to the Sun, donations, and kite flying.

Jan 9, 2025 · Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival celebrated by several states of India around mid-January. Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal at the same time while Punjab celebrates Lohri at this time.

Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Makara Sankranti, is an important Hindu festival and celebrates the sun's journey back into the northern hemisphere which is considered to be a highly positive event.

Jan 19, 2025 · Makar Sankranti, Hindu festival in January celebrating the entrance of the Sun into the astrological sign of makara (corresponding to Capricorn) and the beginning of the Sun’s uttarayana (northward journey). Makar Sankranti occurs on January 14 (or 15 during a …

Jan 8, 2025 · Makar Sankranti is a lively festival that unites the diverse cultures of India, showcasing various regional traditions. Observed every year in mid-January, this festival marks...

Dec 9, 2024 · Makar Sankranti, one of India’s most vibrant and celebrated festivals, marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). This celestial event signifies the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days.

Nov 30, 2024 · Makar Sankranti is a prominent festival in Hindu culture, celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. It marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makara) and is observed as the winter solstice ends. This festival typically falls on January 14th each year, signaling the arrival of longer days and the end of winter.

Jan 9, 2025 · Makar Sankranti 2025 will be celebrated on January 14 with various regional rituals across India. It marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn, symbolising new beginnings and hope. The festival is celebrated by thanking nature for the …

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu Festival observed by Hindus throughout India and falls in the month of January. It is the only festival in Hindu calendar which falls precisely on the same date every year – 14 th January, although with few exceptions of January 15 th.