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  Makar Sankranti 2024: How is this auspicious festival celebrated in different states of India?

  Lifestyle | January 12, 2024 15:00 IST

  Makar Sankranti is a festival that celebrates India's diversity and rich cultural heritage. It brings people together, irrespective of their caste, creed, or religion, to rejoice in the spirit of new beginnings and prosperity.

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  Amazon's Pongal and Sankranti festive store unveils special offers | Check now

  Technology | January 11, 2024 16:16 IST

  Explore exclusive festive deals on Amazon.in, from laptops to earbuds and smartphones, until January 18, 2024, featuring top brands like ASUS, boAt, JBL, OnePlus, pTron, and Realme at great prices.

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  Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15? From correct date to Puja timings, know everything in detail

  Lifestyle | January 09, 2024 12:06 IST

  Whether you celebrate Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15, the essence of the festival will remain the same. It is a time to rejoice, be grateful, and spread happiness among your loved ones. May the auspicious day bring joy and prosperity to all.

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  10 dishes you must try in Delhi-NCR during Lohri and Makar Sankranti

  Food | January 08, 2024 12:46 IST

  As Delhi NCR celebrates the cosiness and joy of Makar Sankranti and Lohri, indulge your taste buds with these delectable treats. Every dish has a distinct narrative that combines creativity and tradition to produce a memorable eating experience.

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  Makar Sankranti 2023: How to download festive wishes stickers

  Technology | January 14, 2023 18:45 IST

  Makar Sankranti is one of the most famous in the northern part of India, majorly celebrated with kite flying and donations. In the modern world, people tend to wish for friends and family with stickers and gifs. Here we bring to you ideas on how to send WhatsApp stickers at the festival.

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  Makar Sankranti 2023: Know Shubh Muhurat and Puja Vidhi for the festive occasion

  Lifestyle | January 14, 2023 7:01 IST

  Makar Sankranti 2023: The festival is associated with the Sun god and there is a special significance of bathing in the river Ganga on this occasion.

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  Happy Makar Sankranti 2023: Wishes, WhatsApp Messages, Facebook Greetings, SMS and HD images

  Lifestyle | January 14, 2023 7:01 IST

  Makar Sankranti will be celebrated in India with full enthusiasm on January 14. Here are some wishes and greetings to share on the occasion.

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  Makar Sankranti traditional dishes: Know til ladoo and peanut chikki recipes

  Food | January 12, 2023 21:52 IST

  In the festival of Makar Sankranti, people make and distribute til ladoo and peanut chikki. Know how to make them at home and serve it to your loved ones.

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  Makar Sankranti 2023: 14 or 15 when to celebrate Uttarayana? Know Shubh Muhurat & Important beliefs

  Lifestyle | January 14, 2023 7:00 IST

  Makar Sankranti 2023: Also known as Uttarayana, Makar Sankranti is said to be very important in Hindu mythology. According to Acharya Indu Prakash, bathing in the River Ganges is very auspicious on this day.

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  Mumbai police ban use, sale of nylon kite strings ahead of Makar Sankranti

  India | January 06, 2023 15:50 IST

  In an order issued on Thursday, the police have banned the use of 'nylon manja' from January 12 to February 10, a police official said.

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  Andhra Family treats future son-in-law with 365 different types of food

  India | January 17, 2022 0:08 IST

  The arrangement became a talk of the town in both East and West Godavari districts. Both the Godavari districts are known for their warm hospitality. They treat the guests with utmost obligingness.

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  Makar Sankranti 2022: Sushmita Sen, Varun Dhawan, Suniel Shetty, Bollywood enjoy kite-flying

  Celebrities | January 15, 2022 7:00 IST

  Suniel 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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  Sankranti 2022: Bonfire, cooking & clicks, Chiranjeevi records family's Pongal celebrations

  Celebrities | January 15, 2022 6:37 IST

  As the family celebrate around a bonfire, everyone seemed to be in high spirits as they laughed, hugged and enjoyed the festival. Chiranjeevi posted the video on social media and it is garnering an unending stream of views. Sharing the video, Chiranjeevi wrote, "Happy Bhogi. Happy Sankranti. Andarik bhoga bhagyala saṅkranti subhakankhṣalu!" 

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  Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Manoj Bajpayee, B-Town send out warm Makar Sankranti & Pongal wishes

  Celebrities | January 14, 2022 23:37 IST

  Makar 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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  Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif's Sooryavanshi to re-release theatrically in Gujarat on Makar Sankranti

  Bollywood | January 13, 2022 21:12 IST

  'Sooryavanshi' had been the most anticipated film of 2021. Helmed by ace director Rohit Shetty, it starred Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh and Katrina Kaif. It was released worldwide on November 5 on the occasion of Diwali.

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  Makar Sankranti 2022: Donate THESE things for happiness and prosperity

  Books & Culture | January 14, 2022 6:09 IST

  The festival of Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the sun god. It is being celebrated on January 14 (Friday) this year. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, doing charity is considered auspicious. Donating black items, sesame seeds hold special significance on this day.

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  Happy Makar Sankranti 2022: WhatsApp messages, Wishes, Facebook Greetings, SMS and HD images

  Books & Culture | January 14, 2022 6:09 IST

  People mark the festival of Makar Sankranti with warmth and enthusiasm. Due to the pandemic, travelling has been restricted and it's difficult to go and meet your loved ones but definitely, you can send greetings, heartfelt messages to your friends, close relatives, and family.

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  Makar Sankranti 2022: Til Laddu, Tikho Khichdo to peanut chikkis, easy recipes for traditional dishe

  Food | January 14, 2022 6:09 IST

  Makar 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: Easy steps to make a kite at home this time

  Books & Culture | January 14, 2022 6:10 IST

  Makar Sankranti 2022: Not just different names but the festival also brings along a number of traditions, one of them being kite flying. Many people spend a huge amount of money on buying fancy kites every year. But this time, here we are with some easy steps through which you can make a kite at home.

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  COVID-19: Haridwar bans holy dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti; none allowed at Har Ki Pauri

  India | January 11, 2022 11:34 IST

  On Saturday, Uttarakhand had reported 1,560 coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike in infection cases in the state since May 29 last year.