Makara Sankranti

The sun's entry into the sidereal sign of Makara, marking the start of Uttarayana and the harvest season. It is observed with ritual bathing, sesame and jaggery offerings, charity and kite flying, and is known regionally as Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu and Poush Sankranti.

Also known as Makar Sankranti · Sankranthi · Pongal · Uttarayan · Magh Bihu · Poush Sankranti