MAKAR SANKRANTI AS CELEBRATED IN 7 DIFFERENT STATES

Makar Sankranti—the first day of the Sun’s transit into Makara, marking the end of winter and the beginning of warmer and longer days, also marks a new beginning in our lives. This day is celebrated in various ways under different names in different states of India.

MAHARASHTRA (MAGHI SANKRANT)

Immerse in the sweetness of “til-gud ghyaa” and “haldi kumkum” ceremony of Maharashtrian women.

GUJRAT (UTTARAYAN)

Shout out of “kai po che” reverberates the air as kites soar high. Also, enjoy the “undhiyu”, a spicy curry made with winter vegetables and “chikkis”, sweet made with sesame, peanuts and jiggery.

ANDHRA PRADESH (PEDDA PANGUGA)

This is a four days celebration strewn with rangoli and bonfire. This is very special for the farmers.

PUNJAB (LOHRI)

Folk songs are sung during this and savories like popcorns and peanuts are exchanged.

TAMIL NADU (PONGAL)

Festivities begin with cleaning the houses and wearing new clothes. Delicious homemade sweet dishes are consumed. People visit each other and worship cattle during Pongal celebration.

ASSAM (BIHU)

On this day people wear traditional clothes like dhoti, gamosa and mekhela. The day is spent singing and dancing to traditional tunes.

UTTARAKHAND (GUGHUTI)

This is the festival of welcoming migratory birds. Donation camps are also organized. So, without much ado, avail the best holiday packages with us and enjoy Makar Sankranti in most authentic ways.