Makar Sankranti is a festival in the Hindu calendar, in which devotees make offerings to the deity Surya. The day marks the first day of the sun's transit into the Makara, marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days.
"We want to ask Punjab and the central governments why we farmers have to protest whenever there is a festival. Why are our demands not being met yet?, asked KMSC leader Sarwan Singh Pandayer.
The MP Sports Festival is being organised at Ranital Stadium in the district from January 12 to January 23. The Union Minister Scindia participated in the program, enjoyed playing the traditional sports and also addressed the people.
In view of the forthcoming Bhogali Bihu festival, preparations are being made on a large scale to celebrate the auspicious harvest festival in Dibrugarh.
The Punjabi festival of Lohri falls in the chilly month of January. It is celebrated in many Indian states. The people of Mathura celebrated this occasion with full pomp and show.
India is a land of immense devotion and festivities, where we have a plethora of cultures and traditions. When it comes to the Hindu culture, Makar Sankranti is one significant festival dedicated to Lord Surya or the Sun God.
New Delhi/ Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): Some of the leading social, cultural, corporate and literary organizations of the country came together for the first time to host a unique literature festival - `Muskaan Litfest for Child Authors' - under the Muskaan initi
As the country is celebrating the joyous festival of Lohri, several Bollywood celebrities, including Abhishek Bachchan, Sidharth Malhotra, Shehnaaz Gill and more, took to their social media handles to wish their fans love and happiness in their life.
Lohri is a festival that brings warmth to people's lives amid the biting winter cold. It is much more than just lighting a bonfire and enjoying singing and dancing. Check out the origin of the festival as well as its significance as a harvest festival.