Makar(a) Sankranti is the only Hindu festival based on the solar calendar instead of the lunar. Makar Sankranti is the celebration of the sun's journey from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and ...

The start of Dhanur Mas is observed with special puja offered to Lord Jagannath. The festival of Makar Sankranti signifies the end of Dhanur Mas. This day, as all other Sankranti, is celebrated by ...

Karka Sankranti is the start of the monsoon season that marks the time agriculture, which is an important source of income in the country. Dakshinayana ends with Makar Sankranti and uttarayan follows.

Makar Sankranti is one of India's biggest festivals, celebrated yearly on 14th January. Image Credit: Getty And what's a celebration without some sweet treats? Here are six recipes that are just right ...

Made with sesame seeds and jaggery, these little balls of joy are quite popular during Makar Sankranti. Popular across the country as 'chikki,' 'kadle mittai' is a favourite among kids and adults ...

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Mahakumbh saw a remarkable ... as people from diverse backgrounds—Indian and foreign alike—participated in this sacred ritual.

“Makar Sankranti and Lohri hold a very important ... and traditional Lohri songs playing in the background,” he said. “I was very close to my nani, so this festival holds an emotional ...