A Joyous Festival of Sun, Harvest, and New Beginnings
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Known by many names across India, this festival marks the sun's transition into Capricorn. It's a time of celebration, gratitude for the harvest, and vibrant cultural expressions that unite the nation in spirit.
From the kite-filled skies of the west to the sweet rice preparations of the south, each region adds its unique flavor to the celebration. Here's a glimpse of the festival's diverse identity across India.
The joy of the festival is echoed in the diverse languages of India. Each greeting, unique in its script and sound, carries the same warm wishes for prosperity and happiness.
मकर संक्रांति की शुभकामनाएँ!
"Makar Sankranti ki shubhkamnayein!"
பொங்கல் வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
"Pongal Vazhthukkal!"
ઉત્તરાયણની શુભકામનાઓ!
"Uttarayan ni shubhkamnao!"
సంక్రాంతి శుభాకాంక్షలు!
"Sankranti Subhakankshalu!"
ਲੋਹੜੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ!
"Lohri diyan lakh lakh vadhaiyan!"
तिळगुळ घ्या, गोड गोड बोला!
"Tilgul ghya, god god bola!"
While the names and languages differ, the core activities of the celebration share common themes of community, food, and fun. This chart shows the most prominent elements that define the festival's spirit.