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15 Jan 2022

India gets back 10th century idol found in England on Makar Sankranti

The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Gaitri Issar Kumar, took formal charge of the sculpture at the High Commission of India in London. The sculpture will now be dispatched to the Archaeological Survey of India in New Delhi.

Makar Sankranti

14 Jan 2022

Indians defy Covid protocols to celebrate Makar Sakranti: Pics

People defied the COVID-19 protocols and went to markets and religious places on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Makar Sankranti

14 Jan 2022

Makar Sankranti 2022: &TV stars on how they celebrate the festival

This year Makar Sankranti was celebrated on Friday (January 14) Take a look at how &TV celebrities celebrated the festive occasion

Makar Sankranti

14 Jan 2022

CM Yogi Adityanath eats lunch with Dalit family in Gorakhpur

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, CM Yogi Adityanath has reached the house of a Dalit family in Gorakhpur and is having lunch with them.

Makar Sankranti 2022

14 Jan 2022

Makar Sankranti 2022: Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit, other celebs extend wishes!

This year, Makar Sankranti was celebrated on Friday (January 14) Many actors such as Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit Nene extended the festival's greetings to their fans

Jammu and Kashmir

14 Jan 2022

Surya Namaskar on Makar Sankranti: J&K leaders slam govt

"Would the BJP be happy if a similar order was issued to order non-Muslim students to celebrate Eid?" Omar Abdullah asked Mehbooba Mufti said the Centre's "misadventures" aim to collectively "humiliate" the people of Kashmir Babus, should stop imposing religious practices over people, leaders claim

Makar Sankranti 2022

14 Jan 2022

Makar Sankranti on Jan 14: Punya Kaal Muhurat and how India celebrates it!

Dedicated to worshipping the Surya Dev or Sun God, Makar Sankranti is known by different names in the country.

Makar Sankranti

11 Jan 2022

Makar Sankranti 2022: No holy dips in Ganga in Haridwar, night curfew imposed

Keeping growing Omicron cases in mind, the authorities have taken these steps Makar Sankranti in on January 14 Even in Karnataka, CM Bommai has said curbs unlikely to be eased for Sankranti

Sabarimala temple

15 Nov 2021

Sabarimala Temple reopens today for Makar Sankranti, spot booking cancelled

Spot booking at Sabarimala Temple has been cancelled for three days in the wake of heavy rainfall warning issued for various districts in the state, including Pathanamthitta.

15 Jan 2021

Nehha Pendse from 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' shares Makar Sankranti memories

Nehha Pendse has stepped into the shoes of Saumya Tandon and will be soon seen as Anita Bhabi in &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai. Reliving her Makar Sankranti memories, Nehha shares how this festival has always been close to her heart. Nehha was also a contestant on Bigg Boss 12.

PM Narendra Modi

14 Jan 2021

PM Narendra Modi eulogises Sun on Makar Sankranti, pens poem in Gujarati

The poem, among all the factors of the sky, then singles out the Sun for high praise "The Sun walks on the path of austerity, it travels relentlessly, without any break with a hope of doing good to others," it said

Makar Sankranti 2021

14 Jan 2021

Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal: Sudarsan Pattnaik's vibrant sand art at Puri

Surya Dev or Sun God is worshipped on this day and prayers are offered to him for blessings and prosperity. Makar Sankranti is known by different names in the country. The famous Bhubaneswar-based sand artiste is known for his marvellous creations.

Makar Sankranti 2021

14 Jan 2021

Makar Sankranti 2021: A quick look into how India celebrates harvest festival!

In Uttarakhand, after taking a holy bath in the river, people visit Bagnath Temple and pray to Lord Shiva. Melas or fairs are held at various places and at Bageshwar Uttarayan fair is organised annually in January. Khichuri is prepared as Bhog and offered to the god and goddesses.

14 Jan 2021

Pongal 2021: Importance of the festival, rituals and celebration

Dedicated to Surya Dev or Sun God, the harvest festival coincides with Makar Sankranti. 'Pongal' means 'boil' or 'overflow' referring to the traditional dish prepared from the new harvest of rice boiled in milk with jaggery. After preparing the sweet Pongal dish, it is first offered to the gods and goddesses.

13 Jan 2021

Magh Mela to begin in Prayagraj from Makar Sankranti; check preparations here

Magh Mela in Prayagraj to begin with the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti from Jan 14. Amid ongoing COVID crisis, it has been set up in 5 sectors in an area of 640 hectares. To have 16 entry points along with the deployment of police personnel.

21 Oct 2020

Rana Daggubati's 'Haathi Mere Saathi' to release in theatres on Makar Sankrant

On Wednesday, Pulkit shared details about the film's release with an Instagram post on his verified account.

17 Jan 2020

BJP, VHP slam controversial Kerala tourism advertisement on beef dish

Reacting to this, VHP's Vinod Bansal lashed out at the Kerala government alleging that it is hurtful for cow worshippers and demanded strong action. "The tweet from Kerala’s tourism ministry has hurt religious sentiment."

Makar Sankranti

17 Jan 2020

Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun in a blockbuster pic from Makar Sankranti

Ram Charan elated his fans with a blockbuster picture from the festivities, in which he shares the frame with Chiranjeevi, cousins Allu Arjun, Allu Sirish, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej and others. He simply captioned the photo as, "Happy Sankranti."

16 Jan 2020

Bihu 2020: Date, rituals and significance of the festival

Magh Bihu marks the end of the harvesting season. It usually falls around the same time as Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Uttarayan.

15 Jan 2020

Mumbai celebrates Makar Sankranti, Pongal

The festival, marking the transition of the Sun from the Dhanu (Sagittarius) sign to the Makara (Capricorn) constellation, signals the start of the summer solstice, with days gradually getting longer and warmer.

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