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- Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated on the 14th of January every year.
- It marks the beginning of the harvest season in India.
- The festival is dedicated to the sun god, Surya, and is a celebration of the sun’s northward journey.
- Makar Sankranti is celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and traditional food such as til laddoos and pitha.
- It is also a time for families to come together and exchange gifts.
- In some parts of India, people also take holy dips in rivers and perform puja to honor the sun god.
- The festival is celebrated across India with different names and traditions, such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Bihu in Assam.
- It is also celebrated in Nepal and other parts of South Asia.
- Makar Sankranti is an important festival in Hindu mythology, with many legends and stories associated with it.
- It is a time of joy and celebration, and is a reminder of the importance of the sun in our lives.
