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Makar Sankranti 2024: A Dive into the History and Celebrations of the Harvest Festival

Makar Sankranti 2024: A Dive into the History and Celebrations of the Harvest Festival

Makar Sankranti, observed on January 15 this year, is a significant festival celebrated across India, including Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Rajasthan. Dedicated to the Sun God, this harvest festival marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn constellation), symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of longer days in the northern hemisphere, known as Uttarayan