Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and some other South Asian countries to mark the transition of the sun into the Capricorn zodiac sign (Makar). It usually falls on January 14th or 15th, depending on the lunar calendar. The festival holds cultural and religious significance and is celebrated with various customs and rituals.

Makar Sankranti is a joyous and colorful festival that signifies the arrival of longer and warmer days, marking the end of the winter season in many parts of India. It is a time for family and community togetherness, celebration of the harvest, and expressing gratitude to the Sun God for providing sustenance and energy.