Makar Sankranti 2026: Sun Festival & Regional Celebrations
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's move into Capricorn, celebrated across India as Pongal, Lohri, and more with rituals, kite flying, and harvest festivities.
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Makar Sankranti 2026: Harvest Festival Celebrations
Makar Sankranti arrives on January 14, 2026, marking the sun's transition into Capricorn. Discover the significance, traditions, and heartfelt wishes for this auspicious harvest festival.
Makar Sankranti 2024: Sun, Harvest & Kite Festival
Makar Sankranti marks the end of winter and start of harvest season. People celebrate with holy dips, kite flying, and traditional foods across India.
Makar Sankranti 2026: Sun Festival with Kites & Feasts
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into Capricorn on January 14. People celebrate with kite flying, bonfires, khichdi feasts, and sweet exchanges. Discover heartwarming wishes for the harvest festival.
Makar Sankranti 2024: Date, Significance, and Celebrations
Makar Sankranti, the vibrant festival dedicated to the Sun God, arrives on January 14 this year. Discover its solar significance, regional names, and traditional customs.
Makar Sankranti 2026: Uttarayan Festival of Light and Harvest
Makar Sankranti, also called Uttarayan, marks the sun's northward journey. People across India celebrate with kites, sweets, and family gatherings, honoring the harvest and seeking blessings.
Makar Sankranti Celebrated Across India with Kites and Rituals
Millions across India celebrate Makar Sankranti, marking winter's end and harvest season with kite flying, holy river dips, and festive meals. Discover wishes and messages for the occasion.
Camphor Diya: Spiritual & Practical Benefits Explained
Discover how lighting a camphor diya in the evening cleanses negativity, attracts positivity, and purifies your home environment according to Hindu beliefs and Ayurveda.
Pongal Fete at Dr. MGR Janaki College for Women
Dr. MGR Janaki College for Women hosted a vibrant Pongal festival, showcasing traditional rural charm with cultural events and community participation.
Lohri 2026: A Colorful Celebration of Punjabi Heritage
Lohri 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, featuring bonfires, folk dances, and traditional foods. The festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of longer days.
India's Mid-January Festivals: Harvest and Renewal
Explore India's vibrant mid-January festivals from Lohri to Pongal. Discover how different regions celebrate harvest, solar transitions, and cultural traditions uniquely.
Adi Kala Sattra Festival 2025 Celebrates Classical Dance in Pune
Pune's Adi Kala Sattra Festival 2025 featured classical dance forms like Sattriya, Chhau, Kathakali and Kathak. Dr Devika Borthakur curated the event, with performances bringing mythological tales to life.
Guru Nanak Girls College Marks Lohri with Festive Celebrations
Teachers and students at Guru Nanak Girls College in Lucknow celebrated Lohri with Punjabi folk music and dance, embracing cultural traditions on campus.
Anoushka Shankar's Art Installation Debuts in Mumbai for Charity
A participatory art installation inspired by Anoushka Shankar's track 'New Dawn' will debut in Mumbai. Part of the 'HeartWorks 2026' exhibition, it features children's artworks, with proceeds from sales supporting NGOs.
Top 50 Makar Sankranti 2026 Wishes for Loved Ones
Discover heartfelt Makar Sankranti 2026 wishes, messages, and quotes to share with family and friends. Celebrate this solar festival with traditional greetings.
Kolkata's Punjabi Community Celebrates Lohri with Full Tradition
The Punjabi community in Kolkata celebrates Lohri with bonfires, folk songs, and traditional food, passing on cultural identity and values to the next generation through rituals and gatherings.
Pawtner Carnival Debuts in Kolkata with 1,200+ Visitors
The Pawtner Carnival, curated with Calcutta Times, made its debut in Kolkata, attracting over 1,200 visitors and 250 registered pets. The event featured fashion shows, grooming sessions, and activities.
Prayagraj Sangam Magh Mela Starts January 15 on Makar Sankranti
The annual Magh Mela in Prayagraj will begin on January 15, coinciding with Makar Sankranti. Devotees will gather at the Sangam for holy dips and rituals.
CNY vs LNY: What's the Difference in 2026's Fire Horse Year?
As 2026 approaches, understanding the distinction between Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year becomes crucial. The Year of the Fire Horse brings cultural nuances that matter for celebrations worldwide.
Kolkata Lit Fest Honors M.S. Swaminathan's Legacy
A session at the Kolkata Literary Festival 2026 explored M.S. Swaminathan's life, his farmer-focused Green Revolution work, and his sustainable agriculture ideas, featuring his niece Priyambada Jayakumar.
Agatha Christie's Legacy Thrives 50 Years After Death
Fifty years after her passing, Agatha Christie's detective novels and characters like Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot continue to dominate bookstores and streaming platforms worldwide.
Kolkata Literary Festival Ends with Cultural Dialogues
The 17th Kolkata Literary Festival concluded with sessions on identity, heritage, and tolerance. Authors discussed crime writing, philosophy, and media ethics, celebrating the city's intellectual spirit.
Kolkata Zoo's Ailing Hippo Steps Out After 20 Days in Water
A four-year-old hippopotamus at Kolkata's Alipore Zoo, suffering from a neurological disorder, has finally left the water after nearly 20 days. Zoo authorities report positive response to UV and infrared therapies.
Lohri 2026: Harvest Festival Celebrated on January 13
Lohri, the vibrant harvest festival, will be celebrated on January 13, 2026. This Punjabi and Sikh festival marks the end of winter and welcomes spring with bonfires, traditional food, and rituals.
Artist's Viral Video Ignites Liberalism vs Spirituality Debate
Natashja Rathore's Instagram video challenges liberal circles for mocking spiritual beliefs, sparking conversations about freedom of expression and cultural identity in artistic communities.
Lohri 2024: Must-Have Offerings for the Sacred Fire
Discover the traditional items to offer in the Lohri fire this year and learn the deep cultural and spiritual meanings behind each offering.
Sunder Mundriye: Lohri's Soulful Traditional Song
Explore the lyrics and meaning of Sunder Mundriye, the traditional Punjabi song that captures the essence of Lohri celebrations. Learn why it remains a cultural cornerstone.
Makar Sankranti 2026: Date, Timings and Significance
Makar Sankranti, a major Hindu festival, falls on January 14, 2026. Discover the auspicious timings, puja rituals, and deep spiritual meaning behind this celebration of the sun's northward journey.
Australian Literary Festival Canceled After Writer Boycott
Adelaide Writers Week canceled after 180+ authors withdrew over disinvitation of Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking free speech debate following Bondi shooting.
Magh Mela 2026: Dates and Rituals for Second Snan
Magh Mela 2026 will feature the second snan on Makar Sankranti. Learn about the dates, rituals, and spiritual importance of this sacred Hindu festival.
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