Today, 15 January 2012 is Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri & Makaravilakku or Makarajyothi at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Makara Sankranthi marks the transition of Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn). It is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu; Lohri in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and some other North Indian states; as Magh Bihu in Assam. Makara […]
Makar Sankranti
Mukkanuma – Fourth and Final Day of Sankranti Celebrations
Mukkanuma is the final day of Sankranti celebrations. On this day people arrange huge feasts, invite friends and relatives. Mukkanuma 2021 date is January 16. In some places, on Mukkanuma bullock cart races and cock fightings are held. Mukkanuma is the final day of Sankranti festival in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka.
Kite Festival in Patna on 14, 15 January 2012
The Tourism department of Bihar has decided to organize Kite Festival in Patna on 14 and 15 January 2012 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. ‘Khichri’ is also organized during the festival. The festival will be held at the Ganga diara, opposite the Gandhi Ghat. Kite flying is most popular celebration during Makar Sankranthi festival. […]
Hindupad wishes a Happy Makar Sankranti 2011
Makar Sankranti, the festival of harvest in India, is celebrated from 14 January 2011 to 16 / 17 January. Hindupad wishes you all a Happy Makar Sankranti. Today (14 January 2011) is Bhogi.. the day of bonfire (bhogi mantalu). In Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, Bhogi is celebrated with utmost pomp. It is said on […]