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Gujarat to Rajasthan: A look at how India celebrated Makar Sankranti this year
New Delhi, January 14: India celebrated Makar Sankranti with great joy and enthusiasm, as the festival marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara). Known by different names across the country, including Uttarayan, Pongal, Maghi, and Dahi Chura, the festival features unique traditions in each region. From kite flying to taking holy dips, people celebrated the festival in their own unique ways on Tuesday. Hence, let's take a look at how states across the country are celebrating the Sankranti festival.
Rajasthan CM inaugurates kite festival, promotes hard work and charity
Jaipur, Jan 14: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the kite festival on Tuesday, celebrating Makar Sankranti by flying balloons and kites at the picturesque Jal Mahal embankment in Jaipur.
Amit Shah flies kite, celebrates Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad's society with Gujarat CM
Ahmedabad, January 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday celebrated Makar Sankranti with residents of Shantiniketan Society in the Memnagar area of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Gujarat celebrates Makar Sankranti with kite flying, traditional festivities
Ahmedabad, January 14: The people of Gujarat on Tuesday celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, with fervour.
PM Modi extends wishes on Magh Bihu, Makar Sankranti
New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes to the nation on Tuesday, celebrating the festivals of Magh Bihu and Makar Sankranti.
Festivals strengthen our bonds of unity and culture: Former HP CM Jai Ram Thakur on Lohri
Shimla, January 13: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, celebrated Lohri with supporters, party leaders, and workers in Shimla on Monday.
PM Modi takes part in Lohri celebrations in Delhi's Naraina, says festival symbolises renewal and hope
New Delhi, January 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Lohri celebrations in Naraina in the national capital on Monday evening and said the festival symbolises renewal and hope.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi extend Lohri wishes to people
New Delhi, January 13: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday extended his greetings on Lohri. He wished peace and prosperity for the people.
Raveena Tandon celebrates Lohri, extends heartfelt wishes
Mumbai, January 13: On the occasion of Lohri, actor Raveena Tandon extended heartfelt wishes to all.
President Murmu extends greetings on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu
New Delhi, January 13: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her heartfelt greetings to the citizens of the nations on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu.
Tahira Kashyap recalls celebrating first Lohri with her in-laws
Mumbai, Jan 12: Director-producer Tahira Kashyap has shared a heartwarming recollection of celebrating her first Lohri as a newlywed ahead of the festival on Monday. Being Punjabi herself, she spoke about celebrating the festival with her in-laws, and how the joyous festivities captured the essence of the occasion.
Demand for kites with PM Modi's name surge ahead of Makar Sankranti in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Jan 9: As Makar Sankranti approaches this year, the markets in Gujarat are flooded with beautiful and colourful kites sold with the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his popularised political slogans with people from all over the country flocking them in huge numbers.