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  Makar Sankranti, Milad-un-Nabi celebrated in Andhra Pradesh

  India | January 15, 2014 8:05 IST

  Hyderabad: Harvest festival Makar Sankranti and Milad-un- Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, was yesterday celebrated across Andhra Pradesh. However, confusion prevailed in the State over the exact date of the main Sankranti/Pongal festival.While some

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  Over 40 lakh take dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti in Allahabad

  India | January 15, 2014 6:50 IST

  Lucknow/Allahabad: Around 40 lakh Hindu devout Tuesday took a holy dip in the holy Ganga at the Sangam - the point where the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati meet in Allahabad, according to

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  Kite thread claims girl's life, 73 others injured in Jaipur on Sankranti

  India | January 14, 2014 23:56 IST

  Jaipur: Kite flying tradition on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday turned out to be a nightmare for parents of a five-year-old girl, who died after her throat was slit by a sharp thread, while 73 others

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  Six lakhs devotees take holy dip at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti (watch pics)

  India | January 15, 2014 6:34 IST

  New Delhi: Every year on Makar Sankranti, pilgrims from all over India, gather at Gangasagar for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. After the holy dip,

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  Thousands take dip in Himachal to mark Makar Sankranti

  India | January 14, 2014 11:52 IST

  Shimla: Thousands of devotees across Himachal Pradesh took a dip in rivers early Tuesday to mark Makar Sankranti, considered a holy day.Huge gatherings were reported at Tattapani, 50 km from the state capital, and Manikaran,

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  Makar Sankranti: More than 6 lakhs take holy dip at Gangasagar

  India | January 14, 2014 10:46 IST

  Kolkata: More than 6 lakh devotees, including a large number of sadhus, took a holy dip early this morning at Gangasagar, the confluence where the river Ganga enters the Bay of Bengal. Elaborate security arrangements

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  Governor, CM greet people on Lohri, Makar Sankranti

  India | January 13, 2014 8:51 IST

  Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday  greeted people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Lohri.  In his message, the Governor said that the two festivals are

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  5 lakh take holy dip at Gangasagar

  India | January 14, 2013 12:47 IST

  Sagar Islands (WB), Jan 14: Around 5 lakh pilgrims today took a holy dip at Gangasagar, the confluence of Ganga with Bay of Bengal, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Calcutta High Court Chief Justice

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  2.5 lakh take the holy dip at Gangasagar

  India | January 13, 2013 11:38 IST

  Sagar Islands (WB), Jan 13: An estimated 2.5 lakh pilgrims have taken the holy dip at Gangasagar, the confluence of the Ganga river with the Bay of Bengal, one day before Makar Sankranti, till this

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  PM greets nation on Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal

  India | January 12, 2013 23:25 IST

  New Delhi, Jan 12: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal and hoped the festivals would bring prosperity and happiness for all. "These festivals mark

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  'Anna Kites' Set To Dot Jaipur's Skyline On Makarsankranti

  India | January 13, 2012 13:38 IST

  Jaipur, Jan 13 : The Pink City's skyline is all set to be dotted with images of Anna Hazare with kites bearing his pictures being a hit with lovers of the paper wonders ahead of

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  Ramdev Threatens To Disclose Names Of Two Leaders Having Money In Swiss Banks

  India | January 05, 2012 21:58 IST

  Haridwar, Jan 5: Yoga guru Swami Ramdev today threatened to reveal the names of two top leaders on January 14, Makar Sankranti, who he alleged  have ill-gotten money stashed in Swiss banks.Addressing a press conference