query: what are three other names for makar sankranti

pos: Makar Sankranti the solar cycle, it almost always falls on the same Gregorian date every year (January 14), except in some years when the date shifts by a day for that year. The festivities associated with Makar Sankranti are known by various names such as Maghi (preceded by Lohri) by north Indian Hindus and Sikhs, Makara Sankranti (Pedda Pandaga) in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, Sukarat in central India, Magh Bihu by Assamese, and Pongal by Tamils. Makara Sankranti is observed with social festivities such as colorful decorations, rural children going house to house, singing and asking for treats in some areas

pos: Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra the festival is celebrated by flying kites. Makara Sankranti is an important pan-Indian solar festival, known by different names though observed on the same date, sometimes for multiple dates around the Makar Sankranti. It is known as Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh, Makara Sankranti in Karnataka, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, Magha Mela in parts of central and north India, as Makar Sankranti in the west, and by other names. Makara or Makar Sankranti is celebrated in many parts of Indian subcontinent with some regional variations. It is known by different names and celebrated with

pos: Makar Sankranti different customs in different parts of the region: In other countries too the day is celebrated by Hindus, but under different names and in different ways. It is celebrated differently across the Indian subcontinent. Many people take a dip in places like Ganga Sagar Prayag and pray to the Sun God (Surya). It is celebrated with pomp in southern parts of India as Sankranti in Karnataka (Pongal in Tamil Nadu), and in Punjab as Maghi. Many melas or fairs are held on Makar Sankranti the most famous being the Kumbha Mela, held every 12 years at one of four holy

pos: Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti Makara Sankranti, also known as Makaraa Sankrānti (Sanskrit: मकर सङ्क्रान्ति) or Maghi, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, in reference to deity Surya (sun). It is observed each year in January. It marks the first day of sun's transit into the Makara (Capricorn), marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days. "Makara Sankranti" is one of the few ancient Indian festivals that has been observed according to solar cycles, while most festivals are set by the lunar cycle of the lunisolar Hindu calendar. Being a festival that celebrates

pos: Makar Sankranti ‘Mahaprasad’, the offering made in the famous Jagannath temple of Puri, and continue the friendship for at least one year. Orissa Post talks to some women about their experiences when they tied the friendship knot on Makar Sankranti. In Punjab, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi which is a religious and cultural festival. Bathing in a river in the early hours on Maghi is important. Hindus light lamps with sesame oil as this is supposed to give prosperity and drive away all sins. A major mela is held at Sri Muktsar Sahib on Maghi which commemorates a historical event in

pos: Makar Sankranti Sikh history. Culturally, people dance their famous "bhangra". They then sit down and eat the sumptuous food that is specially prepared for the occasion. It is traditional to eat "kheer", rice cooked in milk and sugarcane juice. It is also traditional to consume khichdi and jaggery. December and January are the coldest months of the year in the Punjab. Maghi represents the change of the season to warmer temperatures and increase in daylight. Maghi fairs are held in many places. "Makar Sankrati" or "Sakraat" in the Rajasthani language is one of the major festivals in the state of Rajasthan. The

pos: Makar Sankranti feature traditional Assamese games such as tekeli bhonga (pot-breaking) and buffalo fighting. Magh Bihu celebrations start on the last day of the previous month, the month of "Pooh", usually the 29th of Pooh and usually the 14th of January, and is the only day of Magh Bihu in modern times (earlier, the festival would last for the whole month of Magh, and so the name Magh Bihu). The night before is "Uruka" (28th of Pooh), when people gather around a bonfire, cook dinner, and make merry. During Magh Bihu people of Assam make cakes of rice with various names such

pos: Harvest festival parts of the Persian Empire brought gifts for the king, all contributing to a lively festival. In India, Makar Sankranti, Thai Pongal, Uttarayana, Lohri, and Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu in January, Holi in February–March, Vaisakhi in April and Onam in August–September are a few important harvest festivals. Jews celebrate the week-long harvest festival of Sukkot in the autumn. Observant Jews build a temporary hut or shack called a sukkah, and spend the week living, eating, sleeping, and praying inside of it. A sukkah has only three walls and a semi-open roof to allow the elements to enter. It is

neg: Maghe Sankranti Festive foods like laddoo, ghee and sweet potatoes are distributed. The mother of each household wishes good health to all family members. Generally makar sankranti falls on 14 January, and is called Makar Sankranti or other names in the Indian subcontinent. Maghe Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated in Madhesh and Tharuhat of Nepal. The movement of the sun from one zodiac sign into another is called Sankranti and as the Sun moves into the Capricorn zodiacal sign known as Makara, this occasion is named as Makara Sankranti in the Pahari context. It is one of the few Nepalese

neg: Makar Sankranti rituals, people of Orissa, especially Western Orissa, reaffirm the strength of the bond of friendship with their best friends during this occasion. The practice is called ‘Makar Basma’. After a man binds himself with one of his friends in the shackles of friendship during Makar Sankranti, afterwards he addresses the other as ‘Maharshad’ or ‘Marsad’; if two women tie the friendship lace on each other’s wrist, they call each other ‘Makara’. They don’t utter each other’s name. This goes on for one full year till the next Makar Sankranti. In Eastern Orissa, on many occasions, two friends feed each other

neg: Makar Sankranti bamboo and are mostly rhombus shaped with central spine and a single bow. The string often contains abrasives to cut down other people's kites. In Gujarat, from December through to Makar Sankranti, people start enjoying Uttarayan. Undhiyu (spicy, baked mix of winter vegetables) and chikkis (made from til (sesame seeds), peanuts and jaggery) are the special festival recipes savoured on this day. The Hindu Sindhi community in western regions of India, that is also found in southeastern parts of Pakistan, celebrate Makar Sankranti as Tirmoori. On this day, parents sending sweet dishes to their daughters. In the major cities of

neg: Maghe Sankranti on-wards. Scientifically, this day marks the beginning of warmer and longer days compared to the nights. In other words, Sankranti marks the termination of winter season and beginning of a new harvest or spring season. All over the country, Maghe Sankranti is observed with great fanfares. However, it is celebrated with distinct names and rituals in different parts of the country. In the states of northern and western Nepal, the festival is celebrated as the Makar Sankranti day with special zeal and fervour. The importance of this day has been signified in the ancient epics like Mahabharata. So, apart from

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Makar Sankranti on this day. Kite flying is an inevitable part of the festival in Uttar Pradesh, as with many states of India such as Gujarat and Maharashtra. Like other places in India, the references to sweets, til (sesame seeds) and gud (jaggery) are found in the songs sung on this day: "Meethe Gur me mil gaya Til",
 "Udi Patang aur khil gaye Dil",
 "Jeevan me bani rahe Sukh aur Shanti",
 "Mubarak ho aapko Makar-Sankranti". In West Bengal, Sankranti, also known as Poush Sankranti named after the Bengali month in which it falls (last date of that month), is celebrated as a

neg: Makar Sankranti drums, pomegranates, knives, and swords. These are fed to crows and other birds. In Maharashtra on Makar Sankranti (मकर संक्रान्ति) day people exchange multicoloured halwa (sugar granules coated in sugar syrup) and "til-gul laadoo" (sweetmeats made from sesame seeds and jaggery). "Gulachi poli/puran poli" (गुळाची पोळी / पुरण पोळी) (flat bread stuffed with soft/shredded jaggery mixed with toasted, ground til [white sesame seeds]) and some gram flour, which has been toasted to golden in pure ghee, are offered for lunch. While exchanging "til-gul" as tokens of goodwill people greet each other with the words "तिळगुळ घ्या, आणि गोड-गोड बोला /

neg: Makar Sankranti Uttarakhand, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great gusto. The Uttarayani fair is held in the month of January every year in Bageshwar The religious ritual of the fair consists in bathing before daybreak at the confluence of Saryu and Gomati. After Bathing, an offering of water to Lord Shiva inside the Bagnath Temple is essential. Those who are more religiously disposed, continue this practice for three days in succession, which is known as "Trimaghi". According to Indian religious texts, on the day of Uttarayani also called Ghughuti (घुघुति) in Kumaon, the sun enters the Zodiacal sign of 'Makara' (Capricon), i.e.

neg: Makar Sankranti as Shunga Pitha, Til Pitha etc. and some other sweets of coconut called Laru or Laskara. In Bihar and Jharkhand, the festival is celebrated on 14–15 January. On 14 January, it is celebrated as Makar Sankranti or Sakraat or Khichdi (in local dialects). As in other parts of country, people take baths in rivers and ponds and feast upon seasonal delicacies as a celebration of good harvest. The delicacies include chura, gur (jaggery), sweets made of til (sesame seeds) such as tilgul, tilwa, maska, etc., curd, milk and seasonal vegetables. Kite flying festivals are organised, albeit on a small scale.

neg: Khadakdeola of Khadakdeola Bk. Shiv Jayanti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Jamanshtami, Navratri, Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navami, Makar Sankranti, Gudhi Padwa, Akshay Tritya (Aakhaji), Pola, Dasra, Holi, and Diwali are the main festivals celebrated together in Khadakdeola. During the Makar Sankranti and Dasra celebrations, people meet each other and do Pranam to elders, while distributing sweets (Til Gul) and Gold (Aptyachi Pane). Khadakdeola has a Primary Health Center (PHC) managed by Government. Most of the people go to PHC for basic treatment of common diseases and vaccination of their children. Khadakdeola Khadakdeola is a village situated on the banks of a Hivra River

neg: Dahiwad, Amalner Dahiwad. Shiv Jayanti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Jamanshtami, Navratri, Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navami, Makar Sankranti, Gudhi Padwa, Akshay Tritya (Aakhaji), Pola, Dasra, Holi, and Diwali are the main festivals celebrated together in Dahiwad. During the Makar Sankranti and Dasra celebrations, people meet each other and do Pranam to elders, while distributing sweets (Til Gul) and Gold (Aptyachi Pane). Dahiwad has a Primary Health Center (PHC) managed by Government. Most of the people go to PHC for basic treatment of common diseases and vaccination of their children. Dahiwad, Amalner Dahiwad is a village in Amalner taluka and Jalgaon district in the state

neg: Makar Sankranti berries "Yalchi Kai" with the above. In north Karnataka, kite flying with community members is a tradition. Drawing rangoli in groups is another popular event among women during Sankranti. An important ritual is display of cows and bulls in colourful costumes in an open field. Cows are decorated for the occasion and taken on a procession. They are also made to cross a fire. This ritual is common in rural Karnataka and is called "Kichchu Haayisuvudu." Makar Sankranti is celebrated in Kerala at Sabarimala where the Makara Jyothi is visible followed by the Makaravilakku celebrations. In the Kumaon region of

neg: Khinwasar other cities. Most of the children play cricket. Some villagers also play volleyball and football. Villagers can be seen playing cards in chaupal (village common area). Villagers celebrate all major Hindu festivals. Some of the major festivals are Holi, Deepawali, Makar Sankranti, Raksha Bandhan, Sawan, Teej, and Gauga Peer, Gangaur. Villagers celebrate all major Hindu festivals. Some of the major festivals are Holi, Deepawali, Makar Sankranti, Raksha Bandhan, Sawan, Teej, and Gauga Peer, Gangaur. National Rural Employment Guaranteed scheme has been implemented in the village. A total of 25 village households worked under the scheme. A complete list can be

neg: Makar Sankranti of each household wishes good health to all family members. On this festive day, Sindhi parents send ladoos and chiki (Laaee) made of sesame seeds to their married daughters. The Sindhi community in India too celebrate Makar Sankranti as Tirmoori which involves parents sending sweet dishes to their daughters. On this day, the Sri Lanka Tamil farmers honor the Sun God Suriyapakaran. This happens when the sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). The Thai Pongal festival is celebrated in mid-January, or the Tamil month of Thai, to coincide with the rice harvest. Makar Sankranti Makara Sankranti, also known

neg: Makar Sankranti Sankranti. In the Himalayan regions of Darjeeling, the festival is as known as Magey Sakrati. It is distinctly associated with the worship of Lord Shiva. Traditionally, people bathe at sunrise and then commence their pooja. Elsewhere, many people take a dip in places like Ganga Sagar (the point where the river Ganges meets the Bay of Bengal). Ganga Sagar falls in West Bengal. In the day of Makar Sankranti Hindu God Dharma is worshiped. And khichurhi or rice is offered to the God as Bhog (ভোগ). The day after Makar Sankranti the first day in the month Magh from Bengali

neg: Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam the deity when one of the few auspicious nakshatras (stars) appear, which are known as Nakshatrotsavas. Vaishnavites consider Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Uttara and Sravana very auspicious among the 27 nakshatras. Sankaramanas, the festivals corresponding to the movement of sun in the heaven, are celebrated in the temple. Makar Sankranti and Karthika Sankranti are the major ones, followed by the relatively minor Vishnu Sankranti. Makaraveta (crocodile hunt) is celebrated a day after Makar Sankranthi. In the temple tank, the scenario of the Hindu legend Gajendra Moksha is recreated with the help of a mock crocodile hunt by the utsava idol. Teppotsavam (floating

neg: Makar Sankranti gifts. Newly married women offer five sunghat or small clay pots with black beaded threads tied around them, to the deity. These pots are filled with newly harvested food grains and are offered with betel leaves and areca nut. Its observance takes place on a rather subdued note, unlike major festivals of the region like Ganesh chaturthi. Uttarayan, as Makar Sankranti is called in Gujarati, is a major festival in the state of Gujarat which lasts for two days. Gujarati people keenly await this festival to fly kites, called 'patang'. Kites for Uttarayan are made of special light-weight paper and

neg: Makar Sankranti confluence of the River Ganga and River Yamuna at the Kumbha Mela, a tradition attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. Makara Sankranti is set by the solar cycle of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, and is observed on a day which usually falls on 14 January of Gregorian calendar, but sometimes 15 January. It signifies the arrival of longer days. Makar Sankranti falls in the Hindu calendar solar month of Makara, and lunar month of "Magha" (the festival is also called Magha Sankranti or Magha festival in parts of India). It marks the end of the month with winter solstice for India and

neg: Lal Loi by all Sindhis. Tirmoor is the Sindhi name for Makar Sankranti. For Sindhis, Makar Sankranti means worshipping Lord Sun and flying kites. According to some, not all Sindhis observe Lal Loi and the festival may have been observed by people of Upper Sindh where historically there has been inward migration from Punjab. There are also linguistic similarities between the northern area of Sindh with the Punjab region. It is however difficult to establish where Lal Loi was celebrated in Sindh or if it is observed there now. However, the Sindhis community in India celebrate Lal Loi annually where festivals are

neg: Fairs in Birbhum not only trade and business but also a meeting place of people and an arena for cultural exchange. The largest and most notable fair is the Poush Mela held at Santiniketan for three days from 7 Poush. The baul mela is held at Jaydev Kenduli on the occasion of Poush Sankranti or Makar Sankranti. It starts on the last day of the Bengali calendar month Poush and continues up to 2 Magh. On the occasion of Choitro Sankranti, a fair is organised on the last day of the Bengali calendar month of Choitro and continues for three days at Kankalitala.

neg: Gujarat is a festival where people of Gujarat fly kites. In Gujarat, from December through to "Makar Sankranti", people start enjoying kite flying. "Undhiyu", a special dish made of various vegetables, is a must-have of Gujarati people on "Makar Sankranti". Surat is especially well known for the strong string which is made by applying glass powder on the row thread to provide it a cutting edge. Apart from Navratri and Uttarayana, Diwali, Holi, Tazia and others are also celebrated. Due to close proximity to the Arabian Sea, Gujarat has developed a mercantile ethos which maintained a cultural tradition of seafaring, long-distance

neg: Makar Sankranti locations, namely "Haridwar", "Prayag" ("Allahabad"), "Ujjain" and "Nashik". The "Magha Mela" (or " mini-Kumbh Mela" held annually at Prayag) and the "Gangasagar Mela" (held at the head of the Ganges River, where it flows into the Bay of Bengal). Makar Mela in Odisha. Tusu Mela also called as Tusu Porab is celebrated in many parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Poush Mela is an annual fair and festival that takes place in Santiniketan, in Birbhum District of West Bengal. The festival, Sankranti (మకర సంక్రాంతి), is celebrated for four days in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: The day preceding Makara Sankranti is

neg: Makar Sankranti til-gul ghyaa, aani goad-goad bolaa" meaning ‘Accept this "til-gul" (sweet) and utter sweet words’. The underlying thought in the exchange of "til-gul" is to forget the past ill-feelings and hostilities and resolve to speak sweetly and remain friends. The festival is known as Makar Sankranti in Odisha where people prepare "makar chaula" (): uncooked newly harvested rice, banana, coconut, jaggery, sesame, rasagola, Khai/Liaa and chhena puddings for naivedya to gods and goddesses. The withdrawing winter entails a change in food habits and intake of nourishing and rich food. Therefore, this festival holds traditional cultural significance. It is astronomically important for

neg: Makar Sankranti to haweli to sing folk songs and give gifts. Known as "Sankrant" in Goa and like in the rest of the country, people distribute sweets in the form of granules of sugar-coated till pulses among family members and friends, with the words,"Till gull gheiat, godd uloiat", meaning "Eat seasame and jaggery and sweeten your talk". 12-day Haldi Kumkum festival begins on Makar Sankranti, married women celebrate the festival till Ratha Saptami.Married women visit each other's homes where the women apply "Halad"(turmeric) and Kumkum (vermilion) to the foreheads of other women and put flowers in their hair, and offer them household

neg: Sambalpuri culture This is observed on the Puni (English Full Moon) day of the month of Pus (Sanskrit Pausha). It derives its origin from the age-old agrarian culture of the land. Basically, it is an annual occasion wherein the farmer families celebrate their annual harvest of paddy. It has given rise to a great tradition of celebration by other communities, too. People of Western Odisha, irrespective of their economic occupation feast, song and dance, and rejoice in giving away on this day. Makar-Sankranti Makar Sankranti is celebrated on the 14th of January every year, though the date might shift by day in

neg: Sonale management. Shiv Jayanti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Jamanshtami, Navratri, Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navami, Makar Sankranti, Gudhi Padwa, Akshay Tritya (Aakhaji), Pola, Dasra, Holi, and Diwali are the main festivals. During the Makar Sankranti and Dasra celebrations, people do Pranam to elders, while distributing sweets (Til Gul) and Gold (Aptyachi Pane). Sonale Sonale is a village situated on the south side of the Jamner Tehsil in Jalgaon district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is 16 km away from Jamner Tehsil and 36 kilometres from Jalgaon city and is located within the productive, irrigated agricultural region of Khandesh. People in this

neg: Sakinalu This is because of its circular shape. The farmer community prepares this traditional festival cuisine during Makar Sankranti when the fresh crop of paddy has been harvested. It is recognized as one of the Telangana Traditional Festival cuisines. Sakinalu Sakinalu (or sakinaalu, Chakinaalu Telugu: సకినాలు) is a special type of snack prepared in the northern region of Telangana, India. It consists of concentric circles made of rice flour dough, fried in oil. It is prepared during the Makar Sankranti festival. Sakinalu are also given to the groom's parents by the bride's parents to distribute among their relatives and friends. Sakinalu

neg: Ramgarh district Holi, Chhath, Dussehra or Durga Puja or Navaratri, Ramanavami, Karma, Sarhul, Tusu, Eid, Sarsawati puja, Makar Sankranti, Jivitputrika or Jitiya () etc. Due to presence of industries and mining activities Viskarma Puja is also one of the important festival. Makar Sankranti fair in Rajrappa mandir also attracts lots of people. Fairs also organized during Jitiya, karma and others festival. Ramgarh has a variety of foods and cuisines. The most known and common cuisine in Ramgarh that are practically prepared in every household includes Roti (Chapati) or Phulka, Rice or Bhat, Dal, Sabzi or Tarkari and last but definitely not the

neg: Girgaon to sense that Girgaon is different from other societies, it is very difficult to define conclusively what is essentially Girgaon or to see how such a diversity of peoples and cultures can be related to one another. This is also the area in which Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in great style. The area is filled with crowds when the Ganesh Visarjan is carried out. It is not only about Ganesh Chaturthi. Girgaon also celebrates other festivals with equal zest whether Diwali, Gokulashtami or Makar Sankranti. Girgaon is further subdivided in small neighborhoods locally called as 'wadis'. There are many such

neg: Makar Sankranti called Bhoghi (భోగి). This is when people discard old and derelict things and concentrate on new things causing change or transformation. At dawn, people light a bonfire with logs of wood, other solid fuels and wooden furniture that are no longer useful. The second day is Makara Sankranti. People wear new clothes, pray to God, and make offerings of traditional food to ancestors who have died. They also make beautiful and ornate drawings and patterns on the ground with chalk or flour, called "Rangoli" or "muggu" in Telugu, in front of their homes. These drawings are decorated with flowers, colours

neg: Belsand the north, it borders the Parsauni block. India census, Belsand had a population of 20,566. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age. The major festival of this area is "Chhath puja" in which people offer their prayer to Lord Sun. Almost all the people wherever they are, their major desire is to celebrate Chhath puja at their home with their family members and villagers. Holi, Diwali and Dusshera are other three festivals celebrated with so much of gaiety. Other festivals such as Nagpanchmi, Saraswathi Puja, Makar Sankranti, Eid,

neg: Tribeni it hosted, corroborated by records of the bathers at different timelines, who thronged during the festival of Makar Sankranti. Of the many odes written to the Ganges in various Indian languages, one that was recited and entered as a ritual offering to the river by the Brahmins during the medieval period, was presumably written in Sanskrit by Gaji Jafar Khan during his stay in Tribeni. Tribeni is located at . Tribeni is believed to get its name from the divergence of three rivers, Yamuna, Ganga and Saraswati. The probable earlier names were "Muktaveni", which distinguished it from Prayag, Allahabad, known

neg: Makar Sankranti Bihu (মাঘ বিহু) (also called Bhogali Bihu (ভোগালী বিহু) (Bihu of eating foods and enjoyment) or Maghar Domahi (মাঘৰ দোমাহী) is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, which marks the end of harvesting season in the month of Maagha (January–February). It is the Assam celebration of Makar Sankranti, with feasting lasting for a week. The festival is marked by feasts and bonfires. Young people erect makeshift huts, known as "Meji" and "Bhelaghar", from bamboo, leaves and thatch, and in "Bhelaghar" they eat the food prepared for the feast, and then burn the huts the next morning. The celebrations also

neg: Makar Sankranti Maghe Sankranti is observed by Nepalis Hindu by bathing at the confluence of rivers and praying to the sun. The popular bathing sites include Sankhamul on the Bagmati river near Patan; in the Gandaki/Narayani river basin at Triveni near the Indian border; Devghat near Chitwan Valley and Ridi on the Kaligandaki; and in the Koshi River basin at Dolalghat on the Sun Koshi. On Maghe Sankranti Cha puja and on Bhadra Purnima, some Nepalis worship perform Nara puja for the community's protection from evil. Festive foods like laddoo, ghee and sweet potatoes are distributed to relatives and friends. The mother

neg: Maa Baulasuni Temple one. He spoke of it to another person who lived nearer to that tree. They both slept near the tree to known what the stone was. At night, both of them had the same dream—that Maa Baulasuni lives near that tree and stays there like a stone. From that day onwards, they worshipped Maa Baulasuni as the protector of that village. During Makar Sankranti on January 14, there starts a Yagnya and going for 3days. The festival is known as "Makar Mela". The priests make Yagya in front of the temple and Chandi Patha. The fare going approximately 15 to

neg: Nara Narayan Mela Nara Narayan Mela Nara narayan Mela is also known as Pakhanjore Mela is famous mela in Paralkot(Modern Pakhanjore) at kanker district in chhattisgarh.Nara Narayan Fair starts on Makar Sankranti festival every year and remain for 6–7 days. Nearly 4 -5 million people gather here, not only from India but pilgrims from abroad too visit this fair. The business estimated to be worth millions.The followers of Swami Satyananda Paramahansa who believed him to be incarnation of god started this event before 51 years . Earlier it was celebrated only for one day on Makar Sankranti festival. The Nara Narayan Mela is

neg: Deucha Buddha Purnima. Every year at Makar Sankranti a one-day fair is held at Dwarbasini-temple near Chondrapur. There are many ruined Shiva temples near Sahapara. Some of these temples were reconstructed by Ananta Majumdar , a former policeman with the help of other people. Near Deucha there is a Jain religious place "Jogi Pahari Tirth" where Bhagwan Mahavir stayed for three night because of serious illness by snake bite. Many pilgrims come here from around the world. Deucha Deucha is a village and a gram panchayat in Mohammad Bazar CD Block in Suri Sadar subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian

neg: Makar Sankranti Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Jamnagar the skies appear filled with thousands upon thousands of kites as people enjoy two full days of Uttarayan on their terraces. When people cut any kites they yell words like "kaypo chhe", "e lapet","jaay jaay","phirki vet phirki" and "lapet lapet" in Gujarati. In Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is known as Magha Saaji. Saaji is the Pahari word for Sakranti, start of the new month. Hence this day marks the start of the month of Magha. According to Hindu religious texts, on the day of Uttarayani the sun enters the zodiac sign

neg: Hinduism in Trinidad and Tobago along with Phagwah, it is widely celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago by people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, and religions. Others Hindu festivas such as: Ram Navami, Sita Navami, Vivaha Panchami, Maha Shivaratri, Navaratri, Teej, Karwa Chauth, Chhath Puja, Krishna Janmaashtami, Radhastami, Dussehra, Jivitputrika, Kartik Purnima, Guru Purnima, Vat Pournima, Tulsi Vivah, Makar Sankranti, Ahoi Ashtami, Pitru Paksha, Thaipusam, Hanuman Jayanti, Mahalakshmi Vrata, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Jayanti, Sitalsasthi, Gowri Habba, Gangaur, Bhai Dooj, Raksha Bandhan, Gandhi Jayanti, Vasant Panchami, Godavari Pushkaram, Skanda Sashti, Mesha Sankranti, Pancha Ganapati, Buddha Purnima are also celebrated. As in other parts of the Caribbean (Guyana,

neg: Makar Sankranti special rituals are carried out at the temple of Lord Jagannath. In Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Kalahandi, Koraput and Sundargarh where the tribal population is greater, the festival is celebrated with great joy. They celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm, singing, dancing and generally having an enjoyable time. This Makara Sankranti celebration is next to the Odia traditional new year Maha Vishuva Sankranti which falls in mid April. Tribal groups celebrate with traditional dancing, eating their particular dishes sitting together, and by lighting bonfires. It is the only Indian festival celebrated on a fixed day of the Gregorian calendar. Besides the usual

neg: Makar Sankranti from this day onwards the sun becomes 'Uttarayan' or it starts moving to the north. It is said that from this day, which signals a change of season, the migratory birds start returning to the hills. On Makar Sankranti people give Khichadi (a mixture of pulses and rice) in charity, take ceremonial dips in holy rivers, participate in the Uttarayani fairs and celebrate the festival of Ghughutia or Kale Kauva. During the festival of Kale Kauva (literal translation 'black crow') people make sweetmeats out of sweetened flour (flour and gur) deep fried in ghee, shape them in shapes such as

neg: Makar Sankranti (or pocket money), "melas" (fairs), dances, kite flying, bonfires and feasts. The "Magha Mela", according to Diana L. Eck (professor at Harvard University specializing in Indology), is mentioned in the Hindu epic (the "Mahabharata"), thus placing this festival to be around 5,000 years old. Many go to sacred rivers or lakes and bathe with thanksgiving to the sun. Every twelve years, the Hindus observe "Makar Sankranti" with one of the world's largest mass pilgrimages, with an estimated 40 to 100 million people attending the event. At this event, they say a prayer to the sun and bathe at the Prayaga

neg: Makar Sankranti of prosperity. On the day after Makara Sankranti, the animal kingdom is remembered and, in particular, cows. Girls feed the animals, birds and fish as a symbol of sharing. The fourth day is called Mukkanuma (ముక్కనుమ) which is popular among the non-vegetarians of the society. On this day, farmers offer prayers to the elements (like soil, rain, fire for helping the harvest) and the (village) goddesses with their gifts which sometimes (and these days mainly) include animals. People in Andhra and Telangana do not eat any meat (or fish) during the first three days of the festival and do so

neg: Culture of India Hindu festivals of Navratri, Janmashtami, Diwali, Maha Shivratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Holi, Rath Yatra, Ugadi, Onam, Vasant Panchami, Rakshabandhan, and Dussehra. Several harvest festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Sohrai, Pusnâ, Hornbill, Chapchar Kut, Pongal and Raja sankaranti swinging festival are also fairly popular. Indian New Year festival are celebrated in different part of India with unique style in different times. Ugadi, Bihu, Gudhi Padwa, Puthandu, Vaisakhi, Pohela Boishakh, Vishu and Vishuva Sankranti are the New Year festival of different part of India. Certain festivals in India are celebrated by multiple religions. Notable examples include Diwali, which is celebrated by

neg: Makar Sankranti harvest festival Poush Parbon (Bengali: পৌষ পার্বণ). (It falls on 14 January on the Western calendar.) The freshly harvested paddy and the date palm syrup in the form of Khejurer Gur (Bengali: খেজুরের গুড়)and Patali (Bengali: পাটালি ) is used in the preparation of a variety of traditional Bengali sweets made with rice flour, coconut, milk and 'khejurer gur' (date palm jaggery) and known as 'Pitha' (Bengali: পিঠে). All sections of society participate in a three-day festival that begins on the day before Sankranti and ends on the day after. The Goddess Lakshmi is usually worshipped on the day of

neg: Makar Sankranti the longest night of the year, a month that is called Pausha in lunar calendar and Dhanu in the solar calendar in the Vikrami system. The festival celebrates the first month with consistently longer days. There are two different systems to calculate the Makara Sankranti date: "nirayana" (without adjusting for precession of equinoxes, sidereal) and "sayana" (with adjustment, tropical). The January 14 date is based on the "nirayana" system, while the "sayana" system typically computes to about December 23, per most Siddhanta texts for Hindu calendars. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu sun god, "Surya". This significance of Surya

neg: Jaggery jaggery ("gud" (गुड़) in Hindi, "gul" (गुळ) in Marathi);Bella(ಬೆಲ್ಲ) in Kannada and "gur" (گڑھ) in Urdu). Kolhapur is one of the largest producers of jaggery in India and has a GI Tag for Jaggery. Most vegetable dishes, curries, and "dals", and many desserts contain it. Jaggery is especially used during Makar Sankranti for making a dessert called "tilgul". In Gujarat, jaggery is known as "gôḷ" (ગોળ); during Makara Sankranti, a similar preparation called "tal na ladu" or "tal sankli" is made. In rural Maharashtra and Karnataka, water and a piece of jaggery are given to a person arriving home from

neg: Saintala Makar Sankranti, Bishuba/Pana Sankranti, Dola Purnima or Holi, Gamha Purnima or Rakshya Bandhan, Kartik Purnima, Nabanna or Nuakhai, Pua jiuntia, Bhai jiuntia, Janmastami, Ram Navami, Saraswati Puja, and Ganesh Puja . Some festivals are unique to the place, like Navratri Durgapuja, Which is celebrated for Nine days long and Bhai jiuntia is being celebrated during this time on astami tithi. In "Bhai jiuntia" sisters pray for their brothers long life and tie a thread called "Jiuntia". Nuakhai is also an important festival which is celebrated on Panchami tithi of Bhadraba sukla pakshya. Among all festivals Nuakhai is the main festival

neg: Sathamanam Bhavati his forefathers consisting of many generations living in the same household as a Joint family. However with changing times Ragahvarju's NRI 2 other son Ravi and Kalyan "Nani" and NRI daughter Jhansi live in the United states 47, Canada 40, and Australia 43 as nuclear families. After a gap of ten long years, all his children arrive in the village during the holiday season of Makar Sankranti, under mysterious circumstances after they receive an email from Raghavaraju who expresses his wish to divorce his wife Janakamma. What happens next and the events leading to this mysterious situation, and how Raghavaraju

neg: Kishorchak greeting for Bengali New Year is "Shubho Noboborsho" (Bengali: শুভ নববর্ষ). people wear new clothes and go about socialising.Prayers are offered for the well-being and prosperity of the family. Durga Puja, Holi, Jagaddhatri puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Maha Shivaratri, Makar Sankranti, Krishna Janmashtami, Rama Navami, Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, Basanti Puja are the other Hindu festival is celebrated here. Maximum population of the village is Hindu but a few Muslims community are there and they also celebrate Eid al-Fitr and other Islamic festivals. Kishorchak Kishorchak is a village in Bhogpur (Purba Medinipur) Gram panchayat in Kolaghat block of Tamluk sub-division of Purba

neg: Auraiya district and dramas based on mythology are often staged and attract large gatherings, particularly in the villages. Diwali and Rama Navami are popular festivals in the District. Other festivals are Vijayadashami, Makar Sankranti, Vasant Panchami, Ayudha Puja, Ganga Mahotsava, Janmashtami, Maha Shivaratri, Hanuman Jayanti and Eid. A typical day-to-day traditional vegetarian meal of the district, like any other North Indian thali, consists of roti (flatbread), chawal, dal, sabji, raita and papad. Many people still drink the traditional drink chaach with meals. On festive occasions, usually 'tava' (flat pan for roti) is considered inauspicious, and instead fried foods are consumed. A typical

neg: Makar Sankranti neighbouring rural communities like Yadavs, Jats which mainly belong to Haryana and Punjab consider Sakraat or Sankranti to be a main festival of the year. Churma of ghee, halwa and kheer are cooked specially in Jats and Yadavs homes on this day. One brother of every married woman visits her home with a gift of some warm clothing for her and her husband's family. It is called "Sidha". Women used to give a gift to their in-laws, and this rituals called "Manana". The recipient will sit in a haweli (main palace where men sit together and share hookka). Women go

neg: Makar Sankranti farmers of Karnataka. On this auspicious day, girls wear new clothes to visit near and dear ones with a Sankranti offering in a plate and exchange the same with other families. This ritual is called "Ellu Birodhu." Here the plate would normally contain "Ellu" (white sesame seeds) mixed with fried groundnuts, neatly cut dry coconut and fine cut bella (jaggery). The mixture is called "Ellu-Bella" (ಎಳ್ಳು ಬೆಲ್ಲ). The plate contains shaped sugar candy moulds (Sakkare Acchu, ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಅಚ್ಚು) with a piece of sugarcane. There is a saying in Kannada "ellu bella thindu olle maathadi" that translates to 'eat the mixture

neg: Deshastha Brahmin festivals of other Hindu Marathi people. These include Gudi Padwa, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Narali Pournima, Mangala Gaur, Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Kojagiri Purnima, Diwali, Khandoba Festival (Champa Shashthi), Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri and Holi. Of these, Ganesh Chaturthi is the most popular in the state of Maharashtra, however, Diwali, the most popular festival of Hindus throughout India, is equally popular in Maharashtra. Deshasthas celebrate the Ganesha festival as a domestic family affair. Depending on a family's tradition, a clay image or "shadu" is worshiped for one and a half, three and a half, seven or full 10 days, before

neg: Kite spring festival of Makar Sankranti, near the middle of January, millions of people fly kites all over northern India. Kite flying in Hyderabad starts a month before this, but kite flying/fighting is an important part of other celebrations, including Republic Day, Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Viswakarma Puja day in late September and Janmashtami. An international kite festival is held every year before Uttarayan for three days in Vadodara, Surat and Ahmedabad. Kites have been flown in China since ancient times. Weifang is home to the largest kite museum in the world. It also hosts an annual international kite festival on

neg: Makar Sankranti blessed with good tidings. Then new boiled rice is offered to the Sun god during sunrise, as a prayer which symbolises thanks to the sun for providing prosperity. It is later served to the people in the house for the ceremony. People prepare savouries and sweets such as "vadai, murukku, payasam" and visit each other and exchange greetings. The third day of festival is Maattu Pongal (மாட்டுப் பொங்கல்). It is for offering thanks to cattle, as they help farmers in agriculture. On this day the cattle are decorated with paint, flowers and bells. They are allowed to roam free and

neg: Hisar (city) most Muslims migrated to Pakistan during the Partition of India. It was also a major centre of learning for Digambara Jains and was once the seat of Bhattaraka, head of Digambara Jain institutions. Most of the popular Indian festivals are celebrated in the city, the most important being Diwali, Dussehra, Ram Navami, Janamashtami, Shivratri, Gugga Navami, Holi, Basant Panchami, Teej, and Makar Sankranti. The festivals of Jains, Christians, Sikhs and Muslims are also celebrated. Sweets are popular, with Hansi ka Peda being the most popular amongst them. Ghoomar is the primary folk dance performed by people during festivals and other

neg: Tarwara dress has greater acceptance among men, although the traditional dhoti and kurta are seen during festivals. Chhath, also called Dala Chhath, is an ancient and major festival in Tarwara. It is celebrated twice a year: once in the summer, called the Chaiti Chhath, and once about a week after Deepawali, called the Kartik Chhath. Durga Puja, held in September–October, is Tarwara's another important festival; it is an occasion for glamorous celebrations. Among the village's other festivals, are Eid, Bakar-Eid, Muharram, Saraswati Puja, Holi, Vismkarma Puja, Makar Sankranti and Raksha Bandhan. Schools in Tarwara are either government schools (run by the

neg: Kusmanda Sarowar Triveni Dham pond dedicated to Mother Kushmanda. The river banks provide one of the major ritual Hindu cremation sites in Hetauda. It sees major influx of pilgrims during the festivals of Kushmanda Nawami, Makar Sankranti and Teej. It is believed that she and other gods come to bathe in the holy waters of this site.The devotees take a holy bath by immersing themselves into the waters of Triveni itself or by running under the row of a hundred and eight (108) holy taps that have been built in the temple premises. Tens of thousands of people visit the holy site in Makar

neg: Bagnath Temple to worship here. A water police post was opened in the premises of the temple on 19 September 2016 for patrolling and prevention of water crimes in the city. The Uttarayani fair is held in the month of January every year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The religious ritual of the fair consists in bathing before daybreak at the confluence. After Bathing, an offering of water to Lord Shiva inside the Temple is essential. Those who are more religiously disposed, continue this practice for three days in succession, which is known as "Trimaghi". History Behind Bagnath Temple Bagnath Temple

neg: Bidasar, Sikar solely by Hindu rituals although the younger generation has been affected by western cultural influences. Villagers celebrate all major Hindu festivals. Some of the major festivals are Holi, Deepawali, Makar Sankranti, Raksha Bandhan, Teej, and Goga navami , Gangaur , Shitla Asthami. Folk songs are sung by women during weddings and on other social occasions. Menfolk sing dhamaal ( traditional Holi songs). Many villagers own TV's as well as radios and satellite dishes. The sound of popular Hindi music emanating from stereos and other devices is heard from different houses during the afternoon and evening. Most of the children play

neg: Thanksgiving together for a harvest supper. When Christianity arrived in Britain many traditions remained, and today the Harvest Festival is marked by churches and schools in late September/early October (same as Canada) with singing, praying and decorating with baskets of food and fruit to celebrate a successful harvest and to give thanks. Collections of food are usually held which are then given to local charities which help the homeless and those in need. Thai Pongal is the Harvest Thanksgiving Festival celebrated primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. In other parts of India, similar harvest festival is celebrated as Makar Sankranti.

neg: Nagaon Budruk Gudhi PadwaAkshay tritya (Akhatrij), Pola, Dasra, Holi, and Diwali are the main festivals celebrated together in Nagaon. During the Makar Sankranti and Dasra celebrations, people hug each other and do Pranam to elders, while distributing sweets (Til Gul) and gold (Aptyachi Pane). Navratri and Ganesh Chaturthi in Nagaon are the festivals to watch and wait for. During Navratri people leave their daily chores and actively engage in the 9-day celebration and worship of the Goddess Indasani (believed to be a sibling of Saptashrungi). The kul devta / Kul Devi of Jadhav's is Indasani(Or Indrayani, Vindyawasini). The Temple of Maa Indasani

neg: Bhojpuri cuisine region. Freshwater fish and small freshwater prawns also form a good proportion in total meat consumption. Amount of spices used in cooking are very few and sometimes can be just two or three kind of spices, which imparts a perfect aroma and taste, rather than putting all spices together and making the dish very spicy and hot. Among these spices, a few of them are used in any particular dish. In the region, a festival is celebrated by preparing several delicious dishes. And the dishes are shared with all communities irrespective of religion or caste. Also called Makar Sankranti is

neg: Makar Sankranti calendar The Goddess Laxmi devi is worshiped. It is called Baharlaxmi Puja as the idol is worshiped in an open place. Shakrain is an annual celebration of winter in Bangladesh, observed with the flying of kites. Maghe Sankranti (Nepali and Maithili: माघे सङ्क्रान्ति, Nepal Bhasa: घ्यःचाकु संल्हु) is a Nepalese festival observed on the first of Magh in the Bikram Samwat Hindu Solar Nepali calendar (about 14 January), bringing an end to the ill-omened month of Poush when all religious ceremonies are forbidden. On this day, the sun is believed to leave its southernmost position and begin its northward journey.

neg: Manik Chowk, Sitamarhi amount of preparation and arrangement with many cultural rituals. The major festival of this area is Chhath Puja in which people offer their prayer to Lord Sun. People residing Out-of-town or state often visits home specially to celebrate Chhath festival with their loving ones and neighbors. Holi and Durga Puja Diwali are other two festivals celebrated in the village. Other festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Jur Shital Eid, Janmastmi Puja Sarswati Puja are also celebrated passionately. The festivals celebrated here promotes cooperation and brotherhood. The major food crops are rice, wheat, and maize. The area is a major producer of

neg: Uttarayana a start of winter. When equinox slides it will increase ayanamsha and Makar Sankranti will also slide. In 1000 AD, Makara Sankranti was on Dec 31 and now it falls on January 14; after 9000 years when Makara Sankranti will be in June. It would seem absurd to have Uttarayana in June when sun is about to begin its ascent upwards —Dakshinayana. This misconception continues as there is not much difference between actual Uttarayana date which occurs a day after winter solstice (of Dec 21) when the sun makes the northward journey, and January 14. However, the difference will be

neg: Gaighat, Patna number of Sikh pilgrims visit the area and Gurudwara all year round. The area is of religious significance to Hindus, who come to banks of river Ganges for holy bath on religious days. Some special days for taking holy dip in the river are , Chhath, Makar Sankranti and Kartik Purnima. Gaighat Bus Stand is the main bus stand in the area and connects it to other parts of the city and state. Situated at the bank of river Ganges, waterway is also a transportation avenue from the neighbourhood.. Gulzarbagh Station is the railway station for the neighbourhood and connects

neg: Makar Sankranti and small, hand-pressed piles of cow dung, called "gobbemma" (గొబ్బెమ్మ). For this festival all families prepare Chekkalu, Chakralu, Arisalu, Booralu, Gavvalu, Poornalu, Boondi Mitai, Boondi Laddu, Garelu, Chakinalu, Nuvvula Appalu, Katte Appalu or karam appalu, Madugulu (Jantikalu), Bellam Appalu, kudumulu, Ariselu, Appalu (a sweet made of jaggery and rice flour) dappalam (a dish made with pumpkin and other vegetables) and make an offering to God. On the third day, Kanuma (కనుమ) is celebrated. Kanuma is very intimate to the hearts of farmers because it is the day for praying and showcasing their cattle with honor. Cattle are the symbolic indication

neg: Mavjinjava reverential status with any highly religious Gujarati. The 'Janmastami Mela' organizes by for five days at the Bagasara city Grounds to celebrate Janmastami. Diwali is the New Year for Hindus and people celebrate by doing Ma Laxmi Pujan. People clean and paint their houses and purchase new clothes to wear on New Year's Day. Dhuleti is the colour festival and Mahashivratri is God Shiva's day. People also celebrate Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) on 14 January by flying kites from their terraces. Other holidays are Ganesh Utsava, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti etc. Mavjinjava village economy depends on agriculture. Mavjinjava village is connected

neg: Sita Ramachandraswamy temple, Bhadrachalam of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana are seated on Garudavahanam, and devotees pass through the Vaikuntha Dwaram. "Goda Kalyanam" and "Rathotsavam" (the chariot festival) form the other main important activities of the 21-day-long celebrations; the latter coincides with the Makar Sankranti festival. Vasanthotsavam (festival of spring) is celebrated to mark the commencement of the preparations for the annual Brahmotsavam (Grand celebration) festival. This festival coincides with Holi and involves the preparation of the "mutyala talambralu" ("talambralu" made of pearls and rice; "talambralu" is a mixture of rice and turmeric used in South-Indian marriage rituals). Natural pearls are mixed with rice grains,

neg: Udala Nagpal High School and one of the recently established CBSE based English medium school called "The Cambridge School". Other English medium schools are St. Mary's School and Morning Star School. Festivals like Durga Puja, Makar Sankranti, Kali Puja, Rajo, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc. are celebrated here with great joy and delight. After Saraswati Puja, there is a festival called as "Saraswati Mela" that is held. During this time the Udala town is usually decorated with lights. Eid and Ramadan also celebrated. There are 12 wards in Udala town. The main villages that comes under Udala is Mendhakhai and Nagpal, and the

neg: Rajdham Public School, Maheshkhunt 4. Sardar Patel Memorial High School Rajdham Maheshkhunt 5. Chandrashekhar Singh Girls' High School, Maheshkhunt 6. D.A.V Public school, Dyanand nagar, Maheshkhunt 7. Oxford Computer Center, Maheshkhunt 8. Lokesh Bal Vikas Mandir, Maheshkhunt The festivals of Holi, Ram Navami, Durga Puja, Diwali, Chath Puja, Makar sankranti, Basant Panchami are celebrated here with enthusiasm. The prominent languages spoken in this village are Angika (Theti) and Hindi. People understand bhojpuri, maithili and other languages too. More than half of populations of Rajdham are associated with agriculture and allied sectors. Agriculture is the main source of income of the people

neg: Desari here catering to the financial needs of the local population. Languages spoken by the people are Bajjika and Hindi. Holi, Durga Puja, Deepawali and Chhath Puja are the prime festivals. People also celebrate Rakshabandhan, Janmashtmi, Shivratri, Makar Sankranti, Saraswati Puja, Republic Day, Independence Day and other local festivals. Desari Desari is a community development block in Vaishali district in the Indian state of Bihar. The main Post office is Desari Desari is one of the 16 blocks of Vaishali. There are 39 villages in Desari block. Desari is about 40 km from Patna and 21 km from Hajipur. The Following

neg: Chinawal playing with colors. Other festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, Gudhi Padva, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, and Raksha Bandhan are celebrated with traditional religious fervor, but do not receive much attention from the younger generation, while Hartalika, Akshay Tritiya, Vat Purnima, Nag Panchami, Kojagiri Purnima, Makar Sankranti, and Maha Shivaratri are celebrated in a subdued manner. Some festivals like Pitru Paksha, Pithori Amavasya/Pola Tulsi Vivah, Rotpuja, Kakarpuja, and the tradition of observing fast on days like Ekadashi are falling into oblivion. Most of the Muslims in Jalgaon district were originally Hindus from the Maharashtra and north India who, voluntarily or under force,

neg: Ginadi The Johria जोहडिया, village beed बीड़, and the gohas गोहा are completely encroached while others are only peripherally encroached. Village society is governed solely by Hindu rituals although the younger generation has been affected by western cultural influences. Parda, the practice of using veils to cover the face and other parts of the body is discouraged. Villagers celebrate all major Hindu festivals. Some of the major festivals are Holi, Deepawali, Makar Sankranti, Raksha Bandhan, Sawan, Teej, and Gauga Peer, Gangaur. The saying 'तीज त्योंहरा बावड़ी हाड़ो ले डूबी गंगोर' (festivals begin with Teej and end with Gangor)speaks chronology of Hindu

neg: Lohri at night during the festival. Till, peanuts, popcorn and other food items are also thrown into the fire. For some, throwing food into the fire represents the burning of the old year and start the next year on Makar Sankranti The bonfire ceremony differs depending on the location in Punjab. In some parts, a small image of the folk Lohri goddess is made with gobar (cattle dung) decorating it, kindling a fire beneath it and chanting its praises. The folk Lohri goddess is believed to be an ancient aspect of the celebration, and is part of a long tradition of

neg: Nijhar Group, Earlier Bhawani Mata Mandir was famous for the Garba/ Dandiya Ram Navmi is celebrated every year in Ram Mandir from Gudhi Padva to Hanuman Jayanti Shrimad Bhagwat Katha is held in Ram Mandir every year during Krishna Janmashtami Makar Sankranti, Gudhi Padva, Holi, Ganesh Utsav, Navratra, Dasara, Diwali are other major festivals, Nijhar Nizar ("Nijhar") () is one of the 5 tehsils in Tapi district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Nizar was separated from Surat district in 2007 while Tapi district was formed. Nizar is located in the South Gujarat, about 172 km from Surat bordering Nandurbar district

neg: Patna in the summer, called the Chaiti Chhath, and once about a week after Deepawali, called the Kartik Chhath. Durga Puja, held in September–October, is Patna's another important festival; it is an occasion for glamorous celebrations. Among the city's other festivals, are Saraswati Puja, Eid, Holi, Christmas, Vishwakarma Puja, Makar Sankranti, Raksha Bandhan and Rath Yatra. Cultural events include the Patna Book Fair, Patna Sahib Mahotsav, the Patna Film Festival, Bihar Diwas, Rajgir Mahotsav, Vaishali Mahotsav and the Sonepur Cattle Fair in neighbouring towns. Patna is home to many tourist attractions and it saw about 2.4 million tourists (including day visitors)

neg: East Singhbhum district district: There are six Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district: Baharagora, Ghatsila, Potka, Jugsalai, Jamshedpur East and Jamshedpur West. All of these are part of Jamshedpur Lok Sabha constituency. Santhali, Bengali, Odia and Hindi are the major languages spoken here. The most prominent festivals of the district are Durga Puja, Makar Sankranti, Sohrai and Kali Puja. While other festivals such as Sarhul, Karma, Tusu, Baha, Mage Porob, Java, Hall Punhya, Bhagta Parab, Ropini, Bandna and Jani-Shikaar are also celebrated with pomp and joy. One tourist attraction is Chitreshwar temple situated in Chitreshwar village in Baharagora Block 12 km from Baharagora.

neg: Kolkata well as the harvest festival of Poush Parbon are among the city's other festivals; also celebrated are Kali Puja, Diwali, Holi, Jagaddhatri Puja, Saraswati Puja, Rathayatra, Janmashtami, Maha Shivratri, Vishwakarma Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Ganesh Chathurthi, Makar Sankranti, Gajan, Kalpataru Day, Bhai Phonta, Maghotsab, Eid, Muharram, Christmas, Buddha Purnima and Mahavir Jayanti. Cultural events include the Rabindra Jayanti, Independence Day(15 August), Republic Day(26 January), Kolkata Book Fair, the Dover Lane Music Festival, the Kolkata Film Festival, Nandikar's National Theatre Festival, Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally and Gandhi Jayanti. The first newspaper in India, the "Bengal Gazette" started publishing from the

neg: Udala male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Udala, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Under this block, many panchayats are there. Among them largest panchayat is Bahubandh Grama panchayat. The main place of attraction is Devkund (25 km from Udala, 40 km from Baripada, 45 km from Balasore). It is also a "Devi Pitha". A big festival is held during the month of January during Makar Sankranti. Sameebrikshya (where Pandavas kept their weapons during their exile), a single vertical stone is also a major tourist place. Besides Devkund there are two other tourist

neg: Uttarakhand Snan (28 April 2010). Hundreds of foreigners joined Indian pilgrims in the festival which is considered the largest religious gathering in the world. Kumauni Holi, in forms including Baithki Holi, Khari Holi and Mahila Holi, all of which start from Vasant Panchami, are festivals and musical affairs that can last almost a month. Ganga Dashahara, Vasant Panchami, Makar Sankranti, Ghee Sankrant, Khatarua, Vat Savitri, and Phul Dei are other major festivals. In addition, various fairs like Kanwar Yatra, Kandali Festival, Ramman, Harela Mela, Kauthig, Nauchandi Mela, Giddi Mela, Uttarayani Mela and Nanda Devi Raj Jat Mela take place. The Uttarakhand

neg: Uttarakhand recipes are made interesting with the use of hash seeds "Jakhiya" as spice. Bal Mithai is a popular fudge-like sweet. Other popular dishes include Dubuk, Chains, Kap, Bhatiya, Phana, Paliyo, Chutkani and Sei. In sweets; Swal, Ghughut/Khajur, Arsa, Mishri, Gatta and Gulgulas are popular. A regional variation of Kadhi called "Jhoi" or "Jholi" is also popular. One of the major Hindu pilgrimages, Haridwar Kumbh Mela, takes place in Uttarakhand. Haridwar is one of the four places in India where this mela is organised. Haridwar most recently hosted the Purna Kumbh Mela from Makar Sankranti (14 January 2010) to Vaishakh Purnima

neg: Religion in Maharashtra Khandoba Festival (Champa Shashthi), Makar Sankranti, Shivaratri, and Holi.Most villages in Maharashtra also have a Jatra or Urus in honor of the village deity.Most of these festivals are also celebrated by Hindu communities in the state who have origins in other regions of India. Maharashtra has shrines dedicated to saints and holy men all over the state that are revered by both Hindus and and muslims.The Naunaths of Hindus have counterparts among muslims too.The shrine of Kanifnath is visited by both Hindus and muslims.In modern times, Saibaba of Shirdi has been embodied this syncretic tradition. Islam is the second largest

neg: Birodi Bari of popular Hindi music emanating from stereos and other devices is heard from different houses during the afternoon and evening. Most of the children play Soccer/Football. Few villagers also play Volleyball and Cricket. Birodi Bari football team is popular in their district with their players' ability & sportsmanship.There are a few National level players and many State level players. Villagers can be seen playing cards in chaupal (village common area). Villagers celebrate all major Hindu festivals. Some of the major festivals are Holi, Deepawali, Makar Sankranti, Raksha Bandhan, Sawan, Teej, Gangaur etc. The village lies on road connecting Laxmangarh to

neg: Antri superior forces, are remembered to this day. She died fighting and Antri was captured. Tantya Tope was hanged and Rao Sahib escaped. All national festivals, Diwali, Holi, Makar Sankranti, Eid-ul-Fitr, Rakhi, Mahavir Jayanti and other local ones like Nag Panchami, Ahilya Utsav, Ganesh Utsav, Gudi Padwa (Marathi new year), Navratri, Kullu Dussehra, Durga Puja are celebrated with equal enthusiasm. Last decade has seen a rise in celebration of events like Valentine's Day, Rose Day and New Year's Eve. Antri also celebrates Rang Panchami quite differently. This festival is celebrated five days after Dulendi or Holi. This is also celebrated like

neg: Makar Sankranti is traceable to the Vedic texts, particularly the Gayatri Mantra, a sacred hymn of Hinduism found in its scripture named the "Rigveda". The festival also marks the beginning of a six months auspicious period for Hindus known as "Uttarayana" period. Makara Sankranti is regarded as important for spiritual practices and accordingly, people take a holy dip in rivers, especially Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri. The bathing is believed to result in merit or absolution of past sins. They also pray to the sun and thank for their successes and prosperity. A shared cultural practices found amongst Hindus of various

neg: Birbhum district Birbhum, their philosophy and their songs form a notable representation of the folk culture of the district. Birbhum has been home to "kabiyal"s, "kirtaniya"s and other folk culture groups. The numerous fairs in Birbhum start with "Poush Mela" at Santiniketan and follows through the Bengali month of Poush till Makar Sankranti. Particularly lively is the fair at Jaydev Kenduli. Festivities are organised across the seasons. People of Birbhum patronise folk entertainment programmes such as jatra, kavigan and alkap. Many poets were born in this district, as for example, Chandidas (Rami). In addition to being a confluence of Vaishnava, Shakta and

neg: Laua-an of Sulu Sea is abundant with fish and marine life like sardines, tuna, squids, mackerel, crabs and other seafoods which is a source of living for most residents. Among the tourist attractions are Mount Igmatongtong in barangay Capnayan, Maybunga Water falls in barangay Maybunga, and Estaka Hill in barangay Poblacion. Estaca Hill in the Poblacion provides a strategic place to view the barangay Poblacion, the Sulu Sea and its environs. Pre-Catholic pre-Spanish Indianized Srivijaya-era "Pahinis Festival" similar to Makar Sankranti, is celebrated annually to feature the muscovado sugar industry of the town, the technology of which dates back to the

neg: Makar Sankranti day is celebrated with special Rajasthani delicacies and sweets such as pheeni (either with sweet milk or sugar syrup dipped), til-paati, gajak, kheer, ghevar, pakodi, puwa, and til-laddoo. Specially, the women of this region observe a ritual in which they give any type of object (related to household, make-up or food) to 13 married women. The first Sankranti experienced by a married woman is of significance as she is invited by her parents and brothers to their houses with her husband for a big feast. People invite friends and relatives (specially their sisters and daughters) to their home for special

neg: Araria the northern part of Purnia and Madhepura in Bihar. Borders of Araria are surrounded by Nepal in northern side, Kishanganj in eastern side and Supaul at south-west side. The district came into existence by division of Purnia district on Makar Sankranti day of 1990. The district touches the Indo-Nepal international border also this area is very close to three countries: Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. Hence, the district is important in terms of security. Jogbani is the last point of Araria and after that, Morang district of Nepal starts. Kosi river used to pass through araria,although it long ago changed its

neg: Maheshwar of Shravan month, (DOLA of Kashivishwnath on last Monday, bhang is served as prasad of Shiva), Mahashivratri, Samoti Amavas, and all other Indian festivals. There are many visiting places like gold swing is also their and it is situated at Rajwada. Maheshwar also has the temple of Goddess Vindhyavasini Bhavani, one of the 24Shaktipeeths of Goddess Parvati. Every year on the immediately preceding Sunday of Makar Sankranti (i.e. the Sunday just before the date when the Sun is about to enter the sign of Capricorn as per Indian Astrological / Sidereal calendar), Swaadhyaaya Bhavan Ashram (based at Mahalaxmi Nagar, Maheshwar)