India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, the mid-winter harvest festival, which marks the end of winter solstice. Whether through kites in Gujarat, prayers in Uttar Pradesh, or Pongal in Tamil Nadu ...

Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.

As the cold winter days give way to the promise of spring, India lights up with the vibrant celebrations of its harvest festivals—Lohri in Punjab, Makar Sankranti in North India, and Pongal in ...

In most of India, kite flying, a feast of sesame and jaggery sweets, and various regional customs are used to celebrate it. 2. Tamil Nadu's Pongal This four-day harvest festival includes Thai ...

Ode to Agriculture Sankranti, or Makar Sankranti, is one of India’s most cherished harvest festivals—a time when food becomes more than just a meal. It is a celebration of the harvest ...

Following Lohri, festivals like Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal are bringing people together as India celebrates its diverse harvest traditions. Each festival reflects the unique cultural ...

Makar Sankranti sweeps across India in vibrant celebrations. This widely anticipated festival, marked by colorful kites and joyous gatherings, is a time of unity, prosperity, and gratitude for the ...

It is a harvest festival of the Sikhs with celebrations including offering jaggery, corn, sesame seeds, and peanuts to a bonfire. Makar Sankranti, celebrated in North India, marks the beginning of ...

Various Indian harvest festivals like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal will be celebrated on January 13-14. Festivities include community gatherings, special prayers, holy dips ...

Makar Sankranti is one of the popular festivals in India that celebrates the Sun moving ... and dances like Bhangra and Gidda. As the harvest season draws to a close, families assemble around ...