Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti 2023: Mumbai police ban nylon kite strings from Jan 12 to Feb 10

The use of 'manja' kite strings has been a longstanding concern for the safety of both humans and animals.

Jan 13, 2023, 09:47 AM IST

Live Updates | Sharad Yadav death:‘Sharad Yadav Ji's demise is irreparable damage to country,’ says Amit Shah

Live Updates Breaking News : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders have expressed their grief over demise of senior leader Sharad Yadav

Jan 13, 2023, 08:50 AM IST

Makar Sankranti: Chinese Synthetic Manjha 'strictly prohibited', severe punishment to violators in Delhi

While flying kites, animals, birds, and people come under the grip of Chinese Manjha, due to which they get injured and even killed.

Jan 11, 2023, 18:55 PM IST

Lohri and Makar Sakranti special: Delicious recipes you MUST add to your thali this season

The time for celebration, to dance around the bonfire is here and with Lohri and Makar Sakranti just around the corner only the dinner menu is pending. Well, do not worry! We bring you four lip-smacking recipes by an amazing chef from the Radisson Blu Hotel for a perfect Lohri and makar Sankranti family dinner.

Jan 11, 2023, 17:39 PM IST

Makar Sankranti 2023 date: Is it on January 14 or 15? Shubh muhurat, history, significance - check details

Makar Sankranti date, shubh muhurat: On the day of Makar Sankranti, the Sun's trip toward the Northern Hemisphere (Uttarayanam) begins, and from Sagittarius, the sun enters Capricorn (Makar rashi). Let's find out the date and timing of the festival in 2023.

Jan 04, 2023, 14:18 PM IST

India gets back 10th century idol found in England on Makar Sankranti

The sculpture, which is part of a Yogini set from Lokhari Temple in Banda district of Bundelkhand, will now be dispatched to the Archaeological Survey of India in New Delhi.

Jan 15, 2022, 09:27 AM IST

Indians defy Covid protocols to celebrate Makar Sakranti: Pics

People defied the COVID-19 protocols and went to markets and religious places on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Jan 14, 2022, 21:45 PM IST

Makar Sankranti 2022: &TV stars on how they celebrate festival in their hometowns

Actress Soma Rathod from &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai said that they prepare a variety of delicacies on Makar Sankranti such as Undhiyu made by baking a mix of winter vegetables and chikkis made of til, peanuts and jaggery.

Jan 14, 2022, 16:58 PM IST

CM Yogi Adityanath eats lunch with Dalit family in Gorakhpur

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, CM Yogi Adityanath has reached the house of a Dalit family in Gorakhpur and is having lunch with them.

Jan 14, 2022, 14:16 PM IST

Makar Sankranti 2022: Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit other celebs extend wishes

On the festive occasion of Makar Sankranti, many celebrities took to social media to wish their fans.

Jan 14, 2022, 12:26 PM IST

Why should Muslim students be forced to do yoga to celebrate Makar Sankranti?: J&K leaders slam govt

Mainstream political parties criticised the Jammu and Kashmir administration's order directing college heads in the union territory to organise large-scale virtual 'surya namaskar' 

Jan 14, 2022, 09:20 AM IST

Makar Sankranti 2022 on Jan 14: Punya Kaal Muhurat and how India celebrates harvest festival!

Dedicated to worshipping the Surya Dev or Sun God, Makar Sankranti is known by different names in the country. 

Jan 14, 2022, 09:01 AM IST

Makar Sankranti 2022: No holy dips in Ganga in Haridwar, night curfew imposed - check curbs

Night curfew to be imposed from 10 pm to 6am on January 14, while entry at 'Har ki Pauri' area has also been restricted

Jan 11, 2022, 10:43 AM IST

Kerala's Sabarimala Temple reopens today for Makar Sankranti festival, spot booking cancelled for crowd control

Spot booking at Sabarimala Temple has been cancelled for three days in the wake of heavy rainfall warning issued for various districts in the state, including Pathanamthitta.

Nov 15, 2021, 08:37 AM IST

Nehha Pendse, the new Anita Bhabi from 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' shares her Makar Sankranti memories!

Television actress Nehha Pendse has stepped into the shoes of Saumya Tandon and will be soon seen as Anita Bhabi in &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai. Saumya quit the sitcom in August 2020 after 5 long years. 

Jan 15, 2021, 12:43 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi eulogises Sun on Makar Sankranti, pens poem in Gujarati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted the poem written in Gujarati, his mother tongue, after extending greetings to people on Makar Sankranti which was celebrated on Thursday. 

Jan 14, 2021, 21:32 PM IST

Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri: Sudarsan Pattnaik's vibrant sand art at Puri beach - See pic

Surya Dev or Sun God is worshipped on this day and prayers are offered to him for blessings and prosperity. 

Jan 14, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

Makar Sankranti 2021: A quick look into how India celebrates the harvest festival!

The festival marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path. It happens to be the first change in the zodiac after the winter solstice.

Jan 14, 2021, 09:38 AM IST

Pongal 2021: Importance of the festival, rituals and celebration

Dedicated to Surya Dev or Sun God, the harvest festival coincides with Makar Sankranti. 

Jan 14, 2021, 08:57 AM IST

Magh Mela to begin in Prayagraj from Makar Sankranti; check preparations here

Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, ​​the Magh Mela has been set up in five sectors.

Jan 13, 2021, 21:19 PM IST