Makar Sankranti signifies the harvest and the Sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrated under various names across India. Traditions include kite flying, river dips, communal feasts, bonfires ...

In Jharkhand, the once-fading tradition of Sohrai painting is brought back to life. This vibrant art form, once limited to ...

A Harvest Festival The festival coincides with the ... Central India (Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh): Communities make sesame and jaggery sweets, fly kites, and offer prayers to the Sun God ...

In some areas, women also pray for a good harvest and well-being for their ... Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha and is observed by women ...

It involves moon worship and regional variations, highlighting the vital role of women and their prayers for family success and good harvest. Sakat Chauth ... Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. The ...

The festival signifies the conclusion of the harvest season. Farmers thank the land and natural ... Central India: In Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, folk dances, fairs, and community feasts mark the ...

Though several farmlands have disappeared, these fresh produce for the annual harvest festival come from nearby villages. Bengaluru is surrounded by a ring of villages and towns like Hoskote ...

Historical Reasons Pongal Became Tamil Nadu’s Harvest Festival: The significance of Pongal is to thank nature, particularly the Sun God, for a successful harvest. (Photo source: Freepik ...

Lohri 2025: This year the festival falls on Monday, January 13. Lohri is celebrated in parts of many states across the country, especially Punjab and other neighbouring states in northern India ...

Makar Sankranti is an important festival dedicated to Surya, the Hindu sun god, marked by ritual bathing. It is also celebrated as a harvest festival, signifying the gathering of various winter crops.

Each day of the festival will be dedicated to unique rituals and traditions that speak of the richness of the region's culture. Pongal marks the end of winter and the onset of harvest. It ...