The Festival of Makar Sankranti is an auspicious festival that is incomplete without gold-plated god photos. Dive deep into the blog and let’s know more about the divine festival.

As per the legends, this special day is when Lord Son meets his son Shani for the very first time. Another belief is that on the day of Makar Sankranti, the terror of Ashura came to an end by Lord Krishna. Thus this period is a symbol of the demolition of evil power and this is why people buy divine gifts during this time. 

Celebrations Across The World On the Festival Of Makar Sankranti

  1. Uttrayan in the state of Gujarat

In Gujarat, this day is observed as Uttarayan or International Kite Festival. It is the day when you will find the sky full of millions of kites. Kite enthusiasts pitch themselves from open fields as well as rooftops. The otherwise deep blue sky is overwhelmed with waves of colorful kites. Organizations working towards the welfare of society fly kites that have social messages on them. Traditional Gujarati feasts like Jalebi and Undhiyo are included. 

  1. Lohri in Punjab

Lohri is one of the most awaited bonfire festivals in the states of Punjab and Haryana. At this time, the people of these two states come out of their houses. They rever in celebration of the Rabi crop harvest. On Lohri day, kids visit door-to-door while singing. Moreover, they demand the Lohri “loot” in the form of eatables and money. Food items like peanuts, jaggery and sweets are mostly exchanged.

  1. Bihu or Bhogali in Assam

The harvest festival is a feasting festival in the state of Assam. As the name implies, Bhogali means “feasting.” hence, Bihu is the celebration of food after there is a good harvest. A lot of sweets are prepared from coconut, til, and rice. On burning the Mejis, people sit down and enjoy their traditional Assamese cuisine. The youth sings and dances on Bihu sings amidst the enchanting notes of buffalo horns and flutes. 

  1. Pongal in the state of Tamil Nadu

Things are a bit different in Tamil Nadu. From 14th to 17th January, the natives celebrate the festival of Pongal. A number of aspects of this festival usualls falls in the Thai month of the Tamil calendar. The people of Tamil Nadu clean and decorate their house with mango leaves during Bhogi. Also, they bring home the first cut of paddy which enhances the beauty of their abode. They need to get rid of all unnecessary articles. 

Conclusion

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