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Makar Sankranti

Harvest festival celebrated nationwide.

Makar Sankranti

About Makar Sankranti

Sun enters Capricorn.

Religious Significance

Marks beginning of Uttarayan.

How the Festival is Celebrated

Kite flying.

Festival Rituals

Holy bath and charity.

Best Places to Celebrate

Ahmedabad, Prayagraj

📌 Festival Information

Festival Makar Sankranti
State India
Type Harvest
Month January
Duration 1 Day
Associated Deity Lord Surya

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Hindu Harvest National Religious Cultural Traditional

Frequently Asked Questions

Makar Sankranti is celebrated during January.

This festival is mainly associated with Lord Surya.

Ahmedabad, Prayagraj

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