Mumbai celebrates Makar Sankranti, Pongal
The festival, marking the transition of the Sun from the Dhanu (Sagittarius) sign to the Makara (Capricorn) constellation, signals the start of the summer solstice, with days gradually getting longer and warmer.
Jan 15, 2020, 19:43 PM ISTSoundarya Rajinikanth, Samantha Akkineni and other South stars throng Twitter to wish 'Happy Pongal'!
Pongal and Makar Sankranti coincide making it a festive atmosphere in the country.
Jan 15, 2020, 14:37 PM ISTPongal 2020: Here's how the festival is celebrated
Pongal is one of the most important festivals of Tamil Nadu and falls around the same time as Lohri and Makar Sankranti. Pongal is celebrated to express gratitude to Sun God.
Jan 15, 2020, 08:49 AM ISTBhogi 2020: Here's how South stars pour Pongal wishes on Twitter
On Bhogi, people let go off their old things and focus on new beginnings.
Jan 14, 2020, 12:19 PM IST