Makar Sankranti
January 14 - MONDAY
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.