Makar Sankranti 2024 is almost here and this brings us to one of the most significant days this year astrologically. It is not without reason that this festival is celebrated with so much fervour in India. It is on this day that the Sun begins its journey into the northern hemisphere which is considered to be auspicious. Some rituals associated with this dayr is rising up before the sun in the early morning, taking holy bath and offering water to the sun. Here are auspicious things to do believed to bring good luck on this day and how to reap the benefits of this day.
17 January,2024 12:10 PM IST
After celebrating Pongal, PM Narendra Modi on January 14, fed cows at his official residence in Delhi on the occasion of Makar Sankranti 2024. The mini cows were seen munching on fodder and fresh grasses as they enjoyed affectionate gesture by PM Modi. Notably, January 14 marks celebrations of different festivals across India. Bihu, Pongal, Bhogi, Uttarayan are some of festivals celebrated on the day to mark the passing of winter season. On January 14th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the Pongal 2024 celebrations in Delhi. The celebrations event was organised at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan.
15 January,2024 06:47 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Pongal 2024 celebrations in Delhi on January 14. The celebrations event was organised at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan. A young singer performed at the event and later touched PM Modi's feet. Prime Minister gifted her his shawl as a special gesture. At PM Modi’s Pongal celebration said, “Pongal depicts emotion of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. This emotion of unity will give strength to the 'Viksit Bharat' of 2047...". PM Narendra Modi further said, "The country celebrated the festival of Lohri yesterday. Some people are celebrating Makar Sankranti today and some people will celebrate tomorrow, Magh Bihu is also coming, I extend my greetings to the countrymen for these festivals."
14 January,2024 04:08 PM IST
Each year the festival of Makar Sankranti brings with itself the promise of auspicious beginnings as the sun enters into the northern hemisphere. However, when it comes to birds, the story is quite the opposite. As kites will take over the sky on the day of Makar Sankranti 2024, what comes next is life-threatening cases of birds being injured by sharp threads of kites. While most of us enjoy this day with our family and friends flying kites and enjoying sweets, a section of volunteers get on their toes to save the birds who have been found hanging from the kite threads fighting for their lives. What leads to these deaths and what can we do about it? Watch this video to know more.
11 January,2024 07:00 PM IST
Actress Mithila Palkar invited mid-day.com to join in her special birthday celebrations with the kids of Angel Xpress foundation. Watch the actress speak about her plans for 2023, her dream role and much more!#MithilaPalkar ##mithilapalkarbirthday #Makarsankranti
15 January,2023 03:01 PM IST
Tourists from different countries and states of India tried their hands at kite flying at the Kite Festival in Jaipur. Foreign tourists from France said that their experience of the Kite Festival was very good and they were very excited to participate in this event...
15 January,2023 02:11 PM IST
Makar Sankranti is one of the major Hindu festivals of India and is celebrated with a lot of fervour in our country. It is celebrated in January every year and marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of a new harvest season. Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated in Mumbai with zest and cheer, however this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations were a lot more subdued than usual. Watch this video for more.
14 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Pilgrims on Thursday took holy dip on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at the Triveni Sangam in Allahabad.
14 January,2016 11:30 AM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Thursday extended warm wishes to the people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. CM Raje welcomed the Pradhan Mantri Bima Yojna, and added that this scheme consisted of characteristics of earlier policies.
15 January,2016 10:26 AM IST
The festival of kites as we all know it, Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over India and is called by different names but the essence remains the same – to thank mother nature for abundance of crops, well-being and prosperity! Watch this video to see how India celebrates this festival
15 January,2018 10:50 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
