Makar Sankranti News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Over 1.98 million pilgrims visit Maha Kumbh on sixth day till 10 am; wearing 6 Kg Gold-Golden Baba draws devotees' attention
Prayagraj, January 18: Over 1.98 million pilgrims visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Saturday till 10 am, as per the official data released by the Uttar Pradesh government.
Tribal fashion walk celebrates Chhattisgarh's culture at Taatapani Mahotsav
Balrampur, January 16: On the second day of the Taatapani Mahotsav, a vibrant Tribal Fashion Walk was organized, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditional attire of Chhattisgarh's tribal communities.
Mahakumbh is historic, says Kailash Kher as he is excited to perform live for devotees
Mumbai, January 16: Ace singer Kailash Kher feels honoured about receiving an opportunity to perform live for devotees at the official cultural arena of Mahakumbh at Prayagaraj.
Had Aloo and Gobi: Shilpa Shetty is enjoying farm fresh delight
Mumbai, January 15: Actor Shilpa Shetty is never hesitate to share her precious moments with a hilarious captions on social media. Again, she treated netizens with a glimpse of enjoying the 'farm life'.
Indian Navy's 'Dare Square' rally makes pit stop in Bhubaneswar on way to Ayodhya
Bhubaneswar, January 15: The 'Dare Square' motorcycle rally, a collaborative road expedition between Indian Navy's INS Ranvijay and Bajaj Auto's flagship Pulsar range of two-wheelers, made a pit stop in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, the day of Makar Sankranti, the Eastern Command of the Indian Navy informed.
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.
Devotees throng Prayagraj Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti, CM Yogi extends his best wishes
Prayagraj, January 14: 'Amrit Snan' in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 concluded with spiritual celebration as over 35 million devotees performed the sacred Snan at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Devotees happy with railway arrangements at Mahakumbh 2025
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 15: The first 'Amrit Snan' of Mahakumbh 2025, on Tuesday, began on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti with crores of devotees expressing satisfaction with the Railways' arrangements for the grand religious and spiritual event.
Maha Kumbh: Devotees take Amrit Snan, participate in Aarti at Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, January 14: The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 continues to flourish with a remarkable spiritual celebration as over 35 million devotees performed the sacred Amrit Snan at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Schools from class 1 to 8 to remain closed in Prayagraj due to traffic congestion
Prayagraj, January 14: School from class 1st to class 8th will remain closed tomorrow in Prayagraj because of the traffic congestion after the first 'Shahi Snan' of Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
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.
CM Yogi thanks all departments and organizations for successful execution of first Amrit Snan at Mahakumbh
Lucknow, January 14: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt wishes to those taking a holy dip in the Ganga during Mahakumbh 2025. Through a heartfelt post on his social media handle X, he congratulated the revered saints, Kalpvasis, and devotees participating in this grand convergence of faith, equality, and unity, a release said.
Suriya unveils new poster from 'Retro' on 'Makar Sankranti'
Mumbai, January 14: Actor Suriya has gifted his fans a brand-new poster of his upcoming movie 'Retro' on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti'.
Maha Kumbh: Over 35 million devotees taken holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti
Prayagraj, January 14: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday confirmed that more than 35 million devotees have taken a holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj on the ocassion of Makar Sankranti.
Sweet shops in Gujarat experience huge rush on Makar Sankranti
Gandhinagar, Jan 14: Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan in Gujarat, is one of the most awaited festivals of the year, marking the beginning of longer days as the Sun embarks on its northward journey. In 2025, the festivities on January 14 brought communities together in joyous celebration, filling the skies with colourful kites and the streets with the delicious aroma of Undhiyu and Jalebi.
Mahakumbh 2025: Singer Malini Awasthi takes holy dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti
Prayagraj, January 14: On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, veteran folk singer Malini Awasthi took a holy dip in the sangam.
Maha Kumbh: 25 million devotees take holy dip in Sangam so far on Makar Sankranti
Prayagraj, January 14: The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest gatherings, witnessed a massive turnout on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, with millions of devotees taking a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Ganges at the Sangam.
Akshay Kumar celebrates Makar Sankranti on sets of 'Bhooth Bangla', shares video of him flying a kite with Paresh Rawal
Jaipur, January 14: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar celebrated Makar Sankranti on the sets of his upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla' in Rajasthan.
Rakul Preet Singh switches on her 'work mode' this Makar Sankranti
Mumbai, Jan 14: One of the most sought-after actresses Rakul Preet Singh decided to celebrate Makar Sankranti in her unique way. The stunner marked the festival by entering the work mode for her next.
Amit Shah celebrates Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, flies kite
Ahmedabad, Jan 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated the Makar Sankranti festival, also known as Uttarayan, on Tuesday by taking to kite-flying, along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
Union Minister Kumaraswamy celebrates Makar Sankranti with specially-abled employees
Bengaluru, Jan 14: Hundreds of specially-abled employees serving in various departments of the Karnataka Government celebrated their sixth consecutive Sankranti festival with Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D.
Mahakumbh: Peace, knowledge, spirituality, and culture here, says Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori
Prayagraj, January 14: Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori who reached Prayagraj on the occasion of Mahakumbh urged people to visit the Kumbh Nagari and said that the energy which gets created during such an amalgamation of crowds can't be witnessed during normal days.
Here because of past good karma; so festive, colourful and blissful!: Global pilgrims hail Maha Kumbh celebrations
Prayagraj, January 14: As pilgrims from India and across the world continue arriving for attending the Maha Kumbh Mela, international devotees laud the administration for managing the event and express humility on getting the opportunity to attend the celebrations.
Mahakumbh: Kinnar Akhara performs Amrit Snan, prays for progress & welfare of nation
Prayagraj, January 14: On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, became a major highlight.
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.
Officers, jawans on duty to ensure everything is under control: UP DGP on Maha Kumbh security
Lucknow, January 14: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said the police department is continuously monitoring the situation to ensure everything remains under control during the Maha Kumbh.
Maha Kumbh: Twenty million plus devotees take the Holy Dip in Sangam so far on Makar Sankranti
Prayagraj, January 14: Around twenty million devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam so far during the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 on Tuesday, Amrit Abhijat, Uttar Pradesh principal secretary, urban development told ANI.
Punjab: Devotees throng Golden Temple to offer prayers on Makar Sankranti
Amritsar, January 14: People on Tuesday offered prayers at Shri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Makar Sankranti: Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal fly kites in clear sky on 'Bhooth Bangla' sets
Mumbai, Jan 14: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who was last seen in 'Singham Again', is celebrating Makar Sankranti with actor Paresh Rawal while shooting for his upcoming movie 'Bhooth Bangla'.
Yaksha, Gandharva, and Kinnars, all took the holy dip, says Mahamandaleshwar Juna Akhara after 'Amrit Snan'
Prayagraj, January 14: After taking part in the 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam -- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati river, on Makar Sankranti Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand of Juna Akhara said "Yaksha, Gandharva, and Kinnars, all took a holy dip today" and said he is praying for the well-being of Bharat.
Massive turnout at Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti; Foreign devotees Praise hospitality
Prayagraj, January 14: The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest gatherings, witnessed a massive turnout on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, with millions of devotees taking a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Ganges at the Sangam.
First 'Amrit Snan' at Maha Kumbh 2025 on Makar Sankranti witnesses sea of devotees
Prayagraj, Jan 14: The Maha Kumbh 2025 festival began its most significant phase with the first 'Amrit Snan (holy dip)' on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the three sacred rivers, the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.
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.
MP: Devotees take holy dip in Kshipra river on Makar Sankranti in Ujjain
Ujjain, January 14: A huge flock of devotees took a holy dip in Kshipra river in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.
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.
Maha Kumbh:13.8 million devotees take dip in Sangam till 10.30 am on Makar Sankranti
Prayagraj, January 14: 13.8 million devotees have taken a holy dip in the Sangam here till 10.30 am on Tuesday during the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025, according to the officials.
West Bengal: Thousands of devotees gather at Gangasagar for holy dip on Makar Sankranti
South 24 Parganas, January 16: Devotees on Tuesday thronged Gangasagar to take a holy dip on Makar Sankranti.
Pratibha Ranta celebrates Makar Sankranti with her grandparents
Mumbai, Jan 14: Actress Pratibha Ranta, who is known for ‘Laapataa Ladies’, is celebrating Makar Sankranti with her grandparents.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Swami Avdheshanand of Juna Akhara, proceeds for first Amrit Snan at Sangam
Prayagraj, January 14: Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara, on Tuesday was at the Sangam Ghat for the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti and took the Holy Dip at the Triveni Sangam -- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati river.
TN Governor, CM Stalin, EPS extend Pongal, Makar Sankranti greetings
Chennai, Jan 14: Tamil Nadu Governor R. N.