Makar Sankranti 2022 News
This year Makar Sankranti was celebrated on Friday (January 14)
Take a look at how &TV celebrities celebrated the festive occasion
No deaths have been reported in kite-flying accidents, so far
21 injury cases were reported from Ahmedabad alone
1,203 emergency calls were made till noon
This year, Makar Sankranti was celebrated on Friday (January 14)
Many actors such as Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit Nene extended the festival's greetings to their fans
People are marking different festivals across India, associated with the harvest and sun's northward journey.
The prime minister, extending his greetings, said that this signifies the country's vibrant cultural diversity.
On Makar Sankranti, devotees from all across India offer special prayers at holy rivers, especially Gangasagar, fly kites and offer 'til sweets' to the Lord Surya.
Dedicated to worshipping the Surya Dev or Sun God, Makar Sankranti is known by different names in the country.
A Surya Namaskar demonstration programme will take place on January 14
Sonowal said that Surya Namaskar is more relevant amid current resurgence of Covid pandemic
Leading yoga institutes globally are expected to take part in the world-wide programme
With multi-coloured kites filling the morning sky, one of the most auspicious time of the year, Makar Sankranti, is here.
If you happen to be away from your family, friends and kin, here's a list of the best Lohri WhatsApp, Facebook and text messages which you can send across.
On Makar Sankranti, the sun planet will enter Capricorn and both Shani-Surya will be placed together in one zodiac - rare conjunction after 29 years.
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