Jan 10, 2025 · India celebrates Makar Sankranti with regional variations: Lohri in Punjab, Makar Sankranti in UP, Bihar, and Jharkhand, and Pongal in the South.

Jan 12, 2025 · Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of the festivals of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, which fall on January 13th and...

Jan 11, 2025 · Makar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal will be celebrated in January 2025 across India. These festivals mark the harvest season and include various rituals and traditional dishes. Makar Sankranti involves prayers and charity, Lohri features bonfires and dances, and Pongal centers on gratitude to the Sun God with specific rituals.

Jan 10, 2025 · Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Bihu, and Lohri are festivals connected to the harvest season, but each is celebrated uniquely—some worship fire, while others honour the sun.

Jan 9, 2025 · When are the Indian festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal and how are they celebrated? The first major Indian holiday of the year is a Hindu festival dedicated to the sun god, Surya. Popularly called Makar Sankranti, it is celebrated over several days and marks the end of winter and the start of spring.

Jan 12, 2025 · Lohri is a widely celebrated festival among both Sikhs and Hindus, marking a special occasion that falls just a day before Makar Sankranti. Also known as Lohadi or Lal Loi, the festival is deeply connected to the harvest season and is observed with much joy and enthusiasm.

Jan 8, 2025 · Lohri is celebrated on January 13. Every year, it takes place on the evening before Makar Sankranti. On the night of January 13, people will light a bonfire and offer sesame seeds, jaggery,...

Jan 13, 2025 · Lohri and Makar Sankranti are significant harvest festivals in India that signify the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Lohri, particularly observed in Punjab and other northern regions, involves bonfires, dancing, and sharing food.

Jan 15, 2024 · Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2024: The day marks the change of seasons – warmer months are close and we are moving away from winter. What is the significance of the festival and how is it celebrated in unique ways across India, although with some common threads? We explain.

Jan 7, 2025 · In 2025, Lohri will be observed on Monday, January 13, with the Lohri Sankranti moment occurring at 09:03 on January 14. The festival is closely associated with Makar Sankranti, which...