It is believed that donating on Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan brings good luck. This day is also considered as an auspicious time to start new work. However, there are many things that we should avoid on Makar Sankranti.
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Bengaluru: Dressed up cows made to walk on fire as a part of Makar Sankranti celebration
India’s harvest festival Makar Sakranti highly celebrated among Hindus marks the advent of spring and is celebrated by kite-flying and other regional festivities in the month of January across the country. Among the many regional customs of celebrating the festival, Bengaluru men decorated cows and walked them over hay set ablaze. Cows dressed[Read More…]
Kai Po Che? Manjha leaves parrot hanging by string; 50 birds admitted on Makar Sankranti
Kite flying is a tradition during Makar Sankranti and other cultural festivals where kites, usually made from light weight paper and bamboo, are flown and people engage in competition to ‘cut’ down other kites. While the flying colours bring a stretched smile and joy to us, Sankrant is not a[Read More…]
Devotees take dip in Himachal rivers on Makar Sankranti
Shimla, Bracing the extreme winter chill, hundreds of devotees across Himachal Pradesh on Monday took dips in rivers to mark Makar Sankranti, a major harvest festival celebrated in various parts of the country. Large numbers of devotees were seen congregating at Tattapani, 50 km from here, and Manikaran, home to[Read More…]
Bihar: Makar Sankranti feast in NDA camp; RJD gives dahi-chura a miss for second consecutive year
In Bihar, it is the season of politics over ‘dahi-chura’. The feast of Makar Sankranti with dahi-chura (curd and flattened rice) and Tilkut which is a traditional festival in Bihar is all set to be celebrated by the state’s political fraternity. Janata Dal (United) state president Bashishtha Narain Singh is[Read More…]
Makar Sankranti 2019: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Pooja Vidhi, Mantra, Importance & Significance
Makar Sankranti 2019: Makar Sankranti also known as harvest and kite flying festival is celebrated by many Indians across the world. The festival that usually falls on January 14 every year, will be celebrated on January 15 this year. The day marks the beginning of the period of harvest. This auspicious day holds[Read More…]
Makar Sankranti celebration date changed to January 15 this time; Know why
Get over with New Year celebrations as harvest festivals Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Bihu, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti and a row of festivals are upon us. Marking the end of the winter solstice, Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival of Hindus, is celebrated by a pooja followed by flying kites, engaging[Read More…]
NDA seat sharing in Bihar: What is LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan’s ‘Makar Sankranti’ jinx?
New Delhi: The discontent over seat sharing issue in Bihar among National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners doesn’t appear to end soon. Days after Rashtriya Lok Samata Party Upendra Kuhwaha announced his withdrawal of support from NDA, now Lok Janshakti Party’s (LJP) leader and Jamui MP Chirag Paswan has warned the[Read More…]
Stampede at Gangasagar fair in West Bengal: Six dead, 15 injured
At least six persons have died and 15 others have been injured in a stampede that took place near Kochuberia in Sagar Islands during Gangasagar fair in West Bengal. The incident occurred while the devotees were trying to board a launch at the Kachuberia ghats. The stampede occurred around 5pm[Read More…]
Bihar boat tragedy: 24 dead; PM Modi announces ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh
At least 24 people, including minors, died after a boat ferrying 40 capsized in the Ganga river in Bihar’s Patna. Many were rescued and the rescue operation resumed on Sunday morning. Six people have been admitted in the Patna Medical College and Hospital. People had gathered at Patna’s Ganga Diara[Read More…]
Ganga Sagar mela faces repercussions of demonetisation
Ganga Sagar mela is facing the after effects of demonetisation. The famous Ganga Sagar mela, which witnesses lakhs of deities coming every year seem to have lost its number of pilgrims this year. Not only is this fair considered auspicious but also is one of the most awaited religious fairs[Read More…]
Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti: Here’s what make these winter festivals so special!
India, the most diverse country in the world, is all set to celebrate three winter festivals Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal from Friday. The festival of bonfire, delicious food, greetings, and togetherness is here again to make this winter unforgettable. Yes, this is indeed the most joyous time of the[Read More…]