Makar Sakranti
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Lalu Yadav attends Makar Sankranti feast at Tej Pratap Yadav's residence in Patna | Video
Bihar | Jan 14, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTFormer Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav attended the Makar Sankranti celebrations at Tej Pratap Yadav's residence. Tej Pratap had met his parents on January 13 and invited them to the Dahi-Chura (a traditional Bihari dish) feast.
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PM Modi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal: 'Festival symbolises hope'
India | Jan 14, 2026, 11:45 AM ISTPM Modi said the festival symbolises hope and positivity. He said that Sankranti is celebrated in various forms across the country, but with the same spirit and enthusiasm.
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School holiday for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2026: Check state-wise schools closure list
Education | Jan 13, 2026, 11:34 AM ISTSchool holiday Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2026: Schools in various states of North India- Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu will be closed on January 13 for the Lohri celebrations, while schools in Uttar Pradesh, other states will remain closed on January 15 on Makar Sankranti.
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Makar Sankranti 2026: These zodiac signs will get Saturn and Sun’s special blessings
Astrology | Jan 12, 2026, 12:14 PM ISTAs the Sun enters Capricorn on Makar Sankranti 2026, astrology predicts major financial and career gains for Saturn’s favourite zodiac signs. Check if yours is on the list.
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Makar Sankranti 2026: South Central Railway rolls out around 150 special trains ahead of festival
India | Jan 08, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTMakar Sankranti 2026: South Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer A Sridhar revealed plans for approximately 150 special trains to handle the Sankranti travel boom, with a focus on linking the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
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Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15 in 2026? Correct date, timings and rituals
Spirituality | Jan 06, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTConfused about Makar Sankranti 2026 date? Here’s the correct January 14 date, auspicious timings, puja rituals and why the festival holds deep spiritual importance.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Here's what you can donate on the auspicious day
Lifestyle | Jan 14, 2025, 07:17 AM ISTMakar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun from the house of Dhanu (Sagittarius) to the house of Makar (Capricorn). Donation/ daan is an important part of Makar Sankranti. Here are some things that you can donate on the day of Makar Sankranti.
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Bank holiday: Are banks closed on 14 for Makar Sankranti? | Check details here
Business | Jan 14, 2025, 09:17 AM ISTBank Holiday on Lohri, Makar Sankranti 2025: Banks in India are also closed on national holidays, public holidays, and regional holidays (which differ from state to state).
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School holidays declared in Tamil Nadu, Telangana for Pongal, Makar Sankranti, check details here
High Schools | Jan 10, 2025, 09:18 AM ISTSchool holidays: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) declared a school holiday due to Makar Sankranti for all Intermediate colleges across the state. The holidays will start on Saturday, January 11, and will continue till Thursday, January 16.
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Is Uttarayan 2024 on January 14 or 15? Know exact date, shubh muhurat and more
Lifestyle | Jan 11, 2024, 09:19 AM ISTConfused about Uttarayan 2024? Is it January 14 or 15? We unravel the date mystery, reveal the auspicious timings for rituals, and delve into the true spirit of this joyous sun festival. Let your kites fly high and your heart warm with the essence of Uttarayan!
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Is Lohri on January 13 or 14? From correct date to puja timings, here's everything you need to know
Lifestyle | Jan 06, 2024, 03:00 PM ISTThe joyous festival of Lohri, a vibrant celebration of fire and harvest, sparks excitement every year. But amidst the excitement, a question often arises: when exactly is Lohri? January 13th or 14th? This article will be your guide through the confusion, delving into the correct date.
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Makar Sankranti 2023: Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Deverakonda, Mahesh Babu bring festivities with wishes
Celebrities | Jan 15, 2023, 07:52 PM ISTMakar Sankranti 2023: Here's how celebrities are ringing in the festivities with their warm wishes. Have a look.
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Makar Sankranti 2022: Sushmita Sen, Varun Dhawan, Suniel Shetty, Bollywood enjoy kite-flying
Celebrities | Jan 15, 2022, 07:00 AM ISTSuniel Shetty posted an Instagram Reel in which he can be seen getting a white coloured kite ready to fly. He looked dapper in a white sweatshirt paired with blue jeans and white shoes. In the caption, he wrote, "Happy Makar Sankranti. Happy Pongal." Several other celebrities including Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar also extended Makar Sankranti greetings on social media.
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Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Manoj Bajpayee, B-Town send out warm Makar Sankranti & Pongal wishes
Celebrities | Jan 14, 2022, 11:37 PM ISTMakar Sankranti is one of the most popular festivals and is dedicated to the deity Surya or the sun. It is regarded as one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Extending warm wishes to fans on the festival, celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee and others prayed for happiness and prosperity for their fans.
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Makar Sankranti 2022: Til Laddu, Tikho Khichdo to peanut chikkis, easy recipes for traditional dishe
Food | Jan 14, 2022, 06:09 AM ISTMakar Sankranti 2022: The festival is known by different names in different regions of the country like Sankranti, Magha, Uttarayan, Mela, Maghi, Ghughuti or Bhogi. From kite flying to indulging in delicacies made of til and jaggery, the festival is filled with lots of fun. Here we bring to you 5 recipes of some traditional dishes.
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Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Important beliefs related to the festival of kites
Books & Culture | Jan 07, 2022, 06:02 PM ISTThere are a total of twelve Sankrantis in the year, out of which Makar Sankranti and Kark (Cancer) Sankranti are said to be very important. According to Acharya Indu Prakash, it is said that bathing in the River Ganges on Makar Sankranti removes all the troubles.
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Big B, Hrithik, Shraddha & other celebs send out warm wishes to fans on Makar Sankranti, Pongal
Celebrities | Jan 14, 2021, 07:20 PM ISTBollywood celebrities on Thursday took to their social media handles to extend virtual wishes and greetings for their friends, family and fans on the festive occasions of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
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Festive fervour: India celebrates Makar Sankarti, Pongal, Maghi, Bihu. See pics
India | Jan 14, 2021, 12:35 PM ISTPeople celebrated harvest festivals, in various parts of the country under different names -- Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parva across various states on Thursday.
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Thousands of pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti
India | Jan 14, 2021, 09:48 AM ISTThe pilgrimage is taking place amid strict COVID-19 health safety protocols and a large number of volunteers and police personnel have been deployed to ensure people follow the guidelines, officials said.
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Bihu, Makar Sankranti, Pongal celebrated across India | See photos
India | Jan 15, 2020, 03:36 PM ISTIn Pictures: India celebrating its traditional harvest festival of Bihu, Pongal, Makar Sakranti across different states of the country.