Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that falls in January, marking the sun's entrance into the astrological sign of Capricorn (Makar) and the beginning of the sun’s northward journey. The ...

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival observed in January every year. It usually celebrated on January 14 (January 15 on a leap year). Makar translates as 'Capricorn ' and Sankranti means 'transition'.

Makar Sankranti is also a harvest festival. It is a time of celebration and expressing thanks to Mother Earth or nature when winter starts to recede. People give each other presents, especially til, ...

Sree Surapanemi with her daughter Greeshma Surapanemi,9, during the Festival of Makar Sankranti on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 in Houston. Sankranti is a celebration of the deity Surya, the Sun, so it is ...