Makar Sankranti Year Calendar, Makar Sankranti Pooja Schedule

'Makar Sankranti' is a famous festival of Hindus. Makar Sankranti, also known as the Kite festival, is a popular Hindu festival. It is known as Maghi in Punjab. In Uttar Pradesh, the festival is known as ‘Khichiri’. In Gujarat and Rajasthan, the festival is known as Uttarayan.

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Makar Sankranti is observed to celebrate the transition of sun into the zodiac house of Capricorn. The Hindi version of Capricorn is “Makara”. Hence this day is known as “Makar Sankranti”. Sun God is worshiped at many places. Makar Sankranti promotes a feeling of sense of unity among peoples. It is extensively celebrated in different parts of India.