Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14th every year.

Makar Sankranti is significant because it marks the beginning of spring, the end of winter, and the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.

Lord Surya (Sun God) is worshipped during Makar Sankranti.

Khichdi, Pongal, and Makki ki Roti and Sarson ka Saag are traditional foods prepared during Makar Sankranti.

Flying kites during Makar Sankranti symbolizes the rising sun, the end of winter, and the beginning of spring.

Uttar Pradesh is famous for its Makar Sankranti fair, which is held in the city of Allahabad.

Bhangra is the traditional dance performed during Makar Sankranti in Punjab.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu.

Tilgul is the traditional sweet dish prepared during Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Lohri in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

Taking a holy dip in the Ganges River during Makar Sankranti is believed to wash away sins, bring good luck, and cure diseases.

Lohri is the traditional folk song sung during Makar Sankranti in Uttar Pradesh.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi in Uttarakhand.

Garba is the traditional dance performed during Makar Sankranti in Gujarat.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Bihu in Assam.