Nehha Pendse, the new Anita Bhabi from 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' shares her Makar Sankranti memories!
Television actress 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. Saumya quit the sitcom in August 2020 after 5 long years.
Jan 15, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi eulogises Sun on Makar Sankranti, pens poem in Gujarati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted the poem written in Gujarati, his mother tongue, after extending greetings to people on Makar Sankranti which was celebrated on Thursday.
Jan 14, 2021, 21:32 PM IST
Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri: Sudarsan Pattnaik's vibrant sand art at Puri beach - See pic
Surya Dev or Sun God is worshipped on this day and prayers are offered to him for blessings and prosperity.
Jan 14, 2021, 11:42 AM IST
Makar Sankranti 2021: A quick look into how India celebrates the harvest festival!
The festival marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path. It happens to be the first change in the zodiac after the winter solstice.
Jan 14, 2021, 09:38 AM IST
Pongal 2021: Importance of the festival, rituals and celebration
Dedicated to Surya Dev or Sun God, the harvest festival coincides with Makar Sankranti.
Jan 14, 2021, 08:57 AM IST
Magh Mela to begin in Prayagraj from Makar Sankranti; check preparations here
Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Magh Mela has been set up in five sectors.
Jan 13, 2021, 21:19 PM IST
Rana Daggubati's 'Haathi Mere Saathi' to release in theatres on Makar Sankranti 2021
On Wednesday, Pulkit shared details about the film's release with an Instagram post on his verified account.
Oct 21, 2020, 18:56 PM IST
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."
Jan 17, 2020, 13:55 PM IST
Makar Sankranti 2020: Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun in one blockbuster pic
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."
Jan 17, 2020, 09:12 AM IST
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.
Jan 16, 2020, 10:14 AM IST
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.
Jan 15, 2020, 19:43 PM IST
TV actors share fond memories of Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is Akshay Kelkar's favourite festival.
Jan 15, 2020, 19:27 PM IST
On Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu and Uttarayan, Sudarsan Pattnaik's vibrant sand art promises hope
Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path.
Jan 15, 2020, 19:05 PM IST
Here's how India celebrates Makar Sankranti
On Makar Sankranti, Surya Dev or Sun God is worshipped. As India is home to diverse cultures, the same festivals are known and celebrated differently pan country.
Jan 15, 2020, 14:11 PM IST
Pongal 2020: Here's how the festival is celebrated
Pongal is one of the most important festivals of Tamil Nadu and falls around the same time as Lohri and Makar Sankranti. Pongal is celebrated to express gratitude to Sun God.
Jan 15, 2020, 08:49 AM IST
Thousands take dip in Himachal rivers on Makar Sankranti
Braving winter chill, thousands of devotees across Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday took holy dips in rivers to mark Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival dedicated to the deity Surya.
Jan 14, 2020, 14:25 PM IST
Cattle made to walk through flames in this ritual in Karnataka
Cattle are made to walk through fire to celebrate Makar Sankranti, the festival of harvest.
Jan 17, 2019, 14:34 PM IST
Cattle made to walk over burning hay as part of Makar Sankranti celebrations in Karnataka: Watch
In a video shared by news agency ANI, men decorated cattle with garlands and bells and made them walk over hay set ablaze.
Jan 17, 2019, 00:07 AM IST
5W1H: Amit Shah flies kite on occasion of Makar Sankranti
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah flew kites in Ahmedabad’s Naranpura area.
Jan 15, 2019, 11:04 AM IST
On Makar Sankranti, over three million take holy dip in Bengal's Gangasagar Mela
The Gangasagar Mela is rated as the second largest assembly of people after the quadrennial Kumbh Mela.
Jan 15, 2019, 10:29 AM IST
