It’s winter season, so we munch on til-gud, which is an integral part of Makar Sankrant for us here in the state. And harvesting of vegetables is considered very good. Haldi-Kumkum is performed ...

On Makar Sankranti and during Haldi Kumkum, married women visit each ... Among the mythological stories is one of Sankrant killing the demon Sankarasur. It is this victory of truth over evil ...

While in Maharashtra Makar Sankranti is about tilgul dishes and haldi-kumkum ceremonies, the state of Chhattisgarh has its unique tradition and delicacies associated with the festival. While in ...

Then, they exchange haldi (turmeric powder), kumkum (vermillion powder ... are also popularly worn by women celebrating their first Sankrant after marriage. Yes and no. That’s right.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated in most cities ... having special puja called haldi-kumkum, where women celebrate by applying a mix of haldi and kumkum on each others' forehead and exchanging ...

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti today ... The actress further adds, "We have also organized a haldi-kumkum ceremony at our home, where I will invite women from our families and community.