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Makar Sankranti

Holy transition of the Sun into Capricorn (Makara), marking Uttarayana and the harvest festival.

Makar Sankranti marks the auspicious transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi, signifying the start of Uttarayana (the six-month northward movement). Celebrated with holy river baths, charity (Dana), flying kites, preparing Sesame-Jaggery sweets (Til-Gul), and Pongal celebrations.