Know howMakar Sankrantiis celebrated across variousIndian States
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Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14 or 15, is a harvest festival that showcases India's cultural diversity with unique celebrations in different states
Orissa's Makar Basiba
Orissa celebrates with rituals like Makara Chaula and a week-long celebration by Adivasis, along with a unique practice known as 'Makar Basiba' reaffirming bonds
Gujarat's Uttarayan
In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is known as Uttarayan, marked by colorful kite flying, traditional delicacies like Undhiyu, and vibrant shows across the state
Tamil Nadu's Pongal
Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal for four days, featuring diverse savouries, special rice boiling, Rangoli designs, and animal poojas
Assam's Magh Bihu
Assam marks Magh Bihu with feasts, bonfires, traditional sports, and the construction and burning of improvised homes called meji
Punjab’sLohri
Punjab celebrates Makar Sankranti as Lohri with bonfires, vibrant dance, and children singing 'Dulhabhatti' while collecting sweets door-to-door
Himachal’s Magha Saaji
Himachal Pradesh celebrates Magha Saaji with ceremonial dips, sharing khichdi, and concluding the festival with singing and traditional Naati dance
UP’s Kicheri
Uttar Pradesh observes Kicheri with ritual bathing at sacred places, millions of people flying kites, and the essential consumption of sweets like til ladoo
West Bengal’s Poush Sankranti
West Bengal celebrates Poush Sankranti as Poush Parbon, involving the production of traditional sweets, Pitha, and a three-day festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi