Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel celebrated Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad with great enthusiasm. Amit Shah was seen flying a kite, enjoying the festival's spirit. CM Bhupendra Patel joined him in celebrating the auspicious occasion. Kite flying is an important part of Makar Sankranti, and people from all over Gujarat gather on their rooftops to take part in this tradition. The skies of Ahmedabad were filled with colorful kites as the festival brought people together to enjoy the day. It was a lively and joyful celebration, with both leaders sharing in the happiness and excitement of the occasion, reflecting the vibrant culture of Gujarat.
14 January,2025 05:14 PM IST
Makar Sankranti 2025 is being celebrated on 14th January across India. Also known as Uttarayan and Pongal, this festival is celebrated in varied forms and rituals across different Indian states setting a perfect example of India’s unity in diversity. Cultural food is one of the major highlights of this festival as varied regional cuisines like Khichadi, Puran Poli, Gajak and many more are prepared especially on this day to celebrate the occasion. Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated and how does India celebrate it through food? Take a look
12 January,2025 05:00 PM IST
Makar Sankranti 2025 is almost here and Mumbai’s kite markets are busy with kite lovers thronging to get a hold of their favourite kite designs. Dive into the vibrant world of Makar Sankranti in Mumbai, where the skies come alive with colourful kites! From traditional paper kites to trendy designs like Spiderman and Tweety, discover the best kite collections starting at just ₹1 and going up to ₹500. Learn about the essential firkis that make kite flying a true sport and hear from Mumbai’s top kite sellers about new trends and timeless traditions. However, the festive fun also highlights a serious issue - the use of illegal Chinese and Glass-coated Manjhas. These dangerous materials harm innocent birds and even cause fatal injuries to humans. Despite the ban, they continue to be in demand. In this video, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores the joy, business, and challenges of kite flying during Makar Sankranti. Celebrate this festival responsibly and keep the tradition alive for future generations!
11 January,2025 05:01 PM IST
Makar Sankranti 2024 is almost here and this brings us to one of the most significant days this year astrologically. It is not without reason that this festival is celebrated with so much fervour in India. It is on this day that the Sun begins its journey into the northern hemisphere which is considered to be auspicious. Some rituals associated with this dayr is rising up before the sun in the early morning, taking holy bath and offering water to the sun. Here are auspicious things to do believed to bring good luck on this day and how to reap the benefits of this day.
17 January,2024 12:10 PM IST
After celebrating Pongal, PM Narendra Modi on January 14, fed cows at his official residence in Delhi on the occasion of Makar Sankranti 2024. The mini cows were seen munching on fodder and fresh grasses as they enjoyed affectionate gesture by PM Modi. Notably, January 14 marks celebrations of different festivals across India. Bihu, Pongal, Bhogi, Uttarayan are some of festivals celebrated on the day to mark the passing of winter season. On January 14th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the Pongal 2024 celebrations in Delhi. The celebrations event was organised at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan.
15 January,2024 06:47 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Pongal 2024 celebrations in Delhi on January 14. The celebrations event was organised at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan. A young singer performed at the event and later touched PM Modi's feet. Prime Minister gifted her his shawl as a special gesture. At PM Modi’s Pongal celebration said, “Pongal depicts emotion of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. This emotion of unity will give strength to the 'Viksit Bharat' of 2047...". PM Narendra Modi further said, "The country celebrated the festival of Lohri yesterday. Some people are celebrating Makar Sankranti today and some people will celebrate tomorrow, Magh Bihu is also coming, I extend my greetings to the countrymen for these festivals."
14 January,2024 04:08 PM IST
Each year the festival of Makar Sankranti brings with itself the promise of auspicious beginnings as the sun enters into the northern hemisphere. However, when it comes to birds, the story is quite the opposite. As kites will take over the sky on the day of Makar Sankranti 2024, what comes next is life-threatening cases of birds being injured by sharp threads of kites. While most of us enjoy this day with our family and friends flying kites and enjoying sweets, a section of volunteers get on their toes to save the birds who have been found hanging from the kite threads fighting for their lives. What leads to these deaths and what can we do about it? Watch this video to know more.
11 January,2024 07:00 PM IST
Actress Mithila Palkar invited mid-day.com to join in her special birthday celebrations with the kids of Angel Xpress foundation. Watch the actress speak about her plans for 2023, her dream role and much more!#MithilaPalkar ##mithilapalkarbirthday #Makarsankranti
15 January,2023 03:01 PM IST
Tourists from different countries and states of India tried their hands at kite flying at the Kite Festival in Jaipur. Foreign tourists from France said that their experience of the Kite Festival was very good and they were very excited to participate in this event...
15 January,2023 02:11 PM IST
Makar Sankranti is one of the major Hindu festivals of India and is celebrated with a lot of fervour in our country. It is celebrated in January every year and marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of a new harvest season. Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated in Mumbai with zest and cheer, however this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations were a lot more subdued than usual. Watch this video for more.
14 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
