Makar Sankranthi celebrations across India

“Makar Sankranti” has great cultural, historical and spiritual significance, which is only enhanced by the sheer variety it takes in a country rich in diversity

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Sankranti is celebrated in almost all parts of India with distinct names. Here are some examples

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1.Thai Pongal (Tamil Nadu)

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2. Uttarayan (Gujarat)

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3. Lohri (Punjab)

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4. Khichdi Parv (UP and Bihar)

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5.Magh/Bhogali Bihu (Assam)

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6. Suggi Habba (Karnataka)

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