Makar Sankranti 2024: 11 traditional foods to celebrate Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated in India. It marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.

The “haldi-kunku” ceremony, an important part of Makar Sankranti, was a social gathering where married women exchange “halad” (turmeric) and “kunku” (vermilion powder).