Know how Makar Sankranti is celebrated across various Indian 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

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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

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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

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Tamil Nadu's Pongal

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal for four days, featuring diverse savouries, special rice boiling, Rangoli designs, and animal poojas

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Assam's Magh Bihu

Assam marks Magh Bihu with feasts, bonfires, traditional sports, and the construction and burning of improvised homes called meji

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Punjab’s Lohri

Punjab celebrates Makar Sankranti as Lohri with bonfires, vibrant dance, and children singing 'Dulhabhatti' while collecting sweets door-to-door

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Himachal’s Magha Saaji

Himachal Pradesh celebrates Magha Saaji with ceremonial dips, sharing khichdi, and concluding the festival with singing and traditional Naati dance

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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

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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

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