Jan 13, 2021 · In the northwestern state of Punjab it is called Lohri. In other parts of northern and central India it is known as Makar Sankranti. And in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it’s referred to as Pongal. Download our explainer on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal.

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 January on a leap year), [4][5][6] this ...

Jan 4, 2025 · For many Hindus, mid-January is the time to celebrate India's winter crop. The event, a seasonal observance with religious significance, is celebrated across India under many names. Lohri is the name given to it in Punjab, the northern state. In other regions of north and central India, it is known as Makar Sankranti. In the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it is known as Pongal.

Jan 15, 2024 · Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2024: The day marks the change of seasons – warmer months are close and we are moving away from winter. What is the significance of the festival and how is it celebrated in unique ways across India, although with some common threads? We explain.

Jan 11, 2024 · Makar Sankranti is one of the most celebrated Hindu harvest festivals in the Indian subcontinent. It is celebrated a day after Lohri. Makara’ means ‘Capricorn’. The movement of the sun into ‘Makara Raashi’ or the ‘zodiac of Capricorn’ is called Makar Sankranti.

Oct 12, 2022 · The Lohri and Makar Sankranti celebrations at the Radha Krishna Temple represent powerful energies of regeneration, renewal, and inner reflection. We are reminded not to take life for granted as a result of this type of festival.

Jan 16, 2019 · While Makar Sankranti is most popular in West India, down south, the festival is known as Pongal and in the north, it is celebrated as Lohri. Uttarayan, Maghi, Khichdi are some other names of the same festival.

Jan 12, 2023 · Lohri is observed just a day before Makar Sankranti in Punjab, Haryana and other northern states. This festival marks the end of the sowing season and is celebrated with a bonfire. Sesame seeds, jaggery, gajak, rewdi and peanuts are offered to …

Jan 11, 2023 · The nation is gearing up to celebrate Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal, all festivals that mark the winter harvest season . It is one of the most joyous times of the year and as people celebrate them with family and friends, let's take a look at what the the three festivals are about and how is it celebrated differently across the country ...

Lohri. Lohri is among the most celebrated festivals observed mainly by Hindus and Sikhs. It is celebrated a day prior to Makar Sankranti i.e. 13th January, where people pray, dance and celebrate around a bonfire. The festival primarily marks the last day of winter’s coldest days and welcomes the longer days.