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What is Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated in almost all parts of India and Nepal in a myriad of cultural forms. It is a harvest festival.Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path.
By Hindu schedule Makar Sankranti is a celebration celebrated at Mah first of Hindu Solar Calendar for the joy of getting new products for agriculturists. It likewise symbolizes the end of the winter solstice which makes the day last more than night.
Sankranti is commended all over South Asia with some local varieties. It is known by various names and celebrated with various traditions in various parts of the nation famously celebrated in Karnataka (Sankranthi), Telangana (Sankranthi), Andhra pradesh (Sankranthi) and Tamil Nadu (Pongal).
What is Pongal festival in Tamilnadu?
Thai Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival. Thai Pongal is celebrated over four days, usually spanning January 13 to 16 in the Gregorian calendar. This corresponds to the last day of the Tamil month Maargazhi to the third day of the Tamil month Thai.
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