Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday wished the people of the state on Makar Sankranti. In his greeting message, the Governor said that this joyous festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of a new harvest season. He hoped that the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti would […]
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PM Modi extends greetings to nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu. India is a land of immense devotion and festivities, where we have a plethora of cultures and traditions. When it comes to the Hindu culture, Makar Sankranti is one significant festival […]
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Rajasthan: Section 144 imposed, ban on kite flying in Udaipur in view of Makar Sankranti
In view of Makar Sankranti and upcoming festivals in Udaipur the District Administration has imposed Section 144 in the city till January 31 and banned kite flying for four hours after being directed by the state government. Additional District Collector (ADC) of the city Prabha Gautam said that this has been done with a view to prevent the loss of […]
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Makar Sankranti: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga in Varanasi
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Saturday, thousands of devotees took the holy dip in river Ganga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. As devotees flocked to the river for the holy dip on the occasion of the harvest festival, a huge crowd was seen on the Varanasi ghats queuing up […]
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Makar Sankranti holy bath banned in Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri amid rise in Covid-19 cases
Haridwar administration has imposed a ban on devotees taking a holy dip in Ganga at Har Ki Pauri on the occasion of Makar Sankranti amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. “In view of the increasing COVID-19 cases, the administration has banned the devotees to take a bath at Harki Pauri. Simultaneously, travellers coming […]
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President Kovind greets citizen on occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday greeted citizens of the country on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parva. Highlighting the unity in diversity that defines our country, the President said that these festivals underline the organic relationship with nature. “Greetings to all on […]
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Haridwar administration bans holy dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti
Amid the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases, the Haridwar administration has banned devotees from taking a holy dip in the Ganga river on ‘Makar Sankranti’ i.e., January 14. “There will be a complete ban on Makar Sakranti celebration/holy dip on January 14 in view of a new variant of COVID-19 i.e., Omicron,” the […]
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Makar Sankranti 2021: Date, Shubh Muhurat and Time
The festival of Makar Sankranti, one of the major festivals of Hindus, is on 14th January this year. The festival is celebrated when the Sun enters the Capricorn zodiac sign during the Pausha month. According to Hindu beliefs, the festivals is marked by charity and giving ‘daan’. On this day […]