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It’s being a long time after COVID when we have resumed back to celebrate our Indian festivals with same enthusiasm again.
We are back with few informative post related to festivals and food associated with them. As our youth is very eager to know the behind story associated with our festivals.
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In different states of the nation, Makar Sankranti is celebrated by different names.
Lohri: One day before Makar Sankranti, on thirteenth January, Lohri is celebrated in Haryana and Punjab. In the evening, people gather around the bonfire and throw puffed rice and popcorns into the flares of the huge fire. Prayers and wishes are made seeking for happiness, health, growth and prosperity.
Kite Festival: In Gujarat and Jaipur, the kite celebration is held on the wonderful occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Festival of Donation “or” Khichdi “: In Uttar Pradesh, it is chiefly the celebration of gift and donation. The Magh fair, which takes place for one month on the conjunction of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati in Allahabad, begins from the day of Makar Sankranti itself. On this propitious day, individuals fast in Uttar Pradesh and offer khichdi. Likewise, Khichdi Mela is held at Gorakhdham in Gorakhpur.
In Bengal, there is a custom of donating til after taking a dip in the Makar Sankrant. Big fairs are additionally put up in Ganga Sagar every year.
Pongal: On the colourful occasion of Makar Sankranti in Tamil Nadu, this celebration is praised as Pongal for four days.
In Bihar, Makar Sankranti celebration is known as Khichdi. On this day, giving urad, rice, gold, woolen garments, have their own significance.
In Maharashtra, all married ladies donate cotton, oil and salt to other suhagans (married woman) on their first Sankranti.
So, in India, Makar Sankranti celebration has its own significance. It is praised and celebrated in different states by various names.
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