Celebrating the Winter Harvest: Makar Sankranti, Pongal & Lohri
Makar Sankranti marks the sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara Rashi), signifying the arrival of longer days and spring. Celebrated across India under regional namesโPongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Uttarayan in Gujaratโskies fill with soaring kites (๐ช), families gather around bonfires (๐ฅ), and share sesame and jaggery sweets (Til Gud ๐ฌ).