Harvest Festival of India - Sankaranti |
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- Social interactions and entertainment - 0 - 15 Jan 23 00:07
Makar Sankranti is India’s oldest and most colourful harvest festival, celebrated across the country. People in Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Punjab, in particular, celebrate the harvest of fresh crops with bonfires, carnivals, music, dances, kite flying, and rallies.
Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s arrival into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn) as it moves along its celestial route. According to Hindu mythology, this festival signifies the end of a bad phase and the beginning of a good one.
It is celebrated in different states with different names: Uttarayan in Gujarat- International Kite Festival is celebrated since 1989, as part of the official celebration of ‘Uttarayan’.
Maghi in Punjab- Bathing in a river in the early morning hours of Maghi is essential.
Magha Saaji in the Himachal Pradesh- This day marks the beginning of the month of Magha.
Kicheri In Uttar Pradesh– It involves ceremonial bathing in the river.
Pongal in Tamil Nadu- It is celebrated over 4 days at harvest time. Support
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