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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.

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.

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.

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.