Wishing you a very happy Makar Sankranti 2025 with happiness and prosperity for your family. Makara Sankranti is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated across India and Nepal, marking the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn). This event signifies the beginning of longer days and is considered the arrival of the harvest season. Typically falling on January 14th or 15th, it is celebrated with regional variations, reflecting local traditions and cultures. Key Features of Makara Sankranti: Spiritual Significance : It symbolizes new beginnings, prosperity, and the end of winter solstice. Devotees take holy dips in rivers like the Ganges, Yamuna, or Godavari to cleanse their sins and seek blessings. Harvest Celebration : As an agrarian festival, it is associated with gratitude for a bountiful harvest. Farmers rejoice as it marks the end of the Rabi crop season. Cultural Variations : In Tamil Nadu , it is celebrated as Pongal , with ...