Makar Sankranti

January 14 - MONDAY

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Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)

"A harvest festival celebrating the Sun's northward journey and the end of winter."

A major harvest festival marking the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara) and the beginning of longer days.

Traditions:

  • Flying colorful kites and engaging in kite-fighting competitions
  • Taking holy dips in sacred rivers like the Ganges for spiritual cleansing
  • Preparing and sharing sweets made from sesame seeds and jaggery

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Fun Fact:

Makar Sankranti is one of the few Hindu festivals celebrated on a fixed solar date every year.

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