Pongal mornings have a certain magic. The sun shows up right on cue, coffee smells stronger than usual, and there’s a quiet competition between neighbours over who woke up earliest to draw the kolam.

Eluru police conducted sports and rangoli competitions in villages across the district as part of Sankranti celebrations on Tuesday. The police, in association with Yuvasakthi organisation, conducted ...

Makar Sankranti 2026: Makar Sankranti is one of the most widely celebrated harvest festivals in India, marking the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). In 2026, Makar ...

Bhogi marks the first day of the four-day Pongal and Sankranti festival celebrated widely across South India. Observed mainly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bhogi Pandigai signals the ...

Makar Sankranti, celebrated annually in mid-January, marks a significant astronomical and seasonal transition. It is the day when the Sun begins its northward journey (Uttarayan), signalling the ...

Sankranti fervour has gripped Visakhapatnam, with a surge in travel and shopping activity here on Saturday. Public transport hubs, including Visakhapatnam railway station, Dwaraka bus complex, ...

It’s that time of year again when we start checking the calendar for the festivals that kickstart the season. Whether it’s Lohri, Pongal, or Makar Sankranti, these three are among the most significant ...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 10 (ANI): With the festival of Makar Sankranti just around the corner, festivities have already kicked off with markets across Hyderabad witnessing a crowd of ...

Hyderabad (Telangana), January 10, 2025 (ANI): With Sankranti celebrations just days away, markets across Hyderabad are witnessing a festive rush as people flock to buy Rangoli colours, Muggu powder, ...

According to scriptures, Maha Punya Kaal is even more auspicious and should be preferred when available.Punya Kaal lasts for 40 Ghatis (around 16 hours) from the Sankranti moment. During this period, ...

Celebrate Makar Sankranti 2026 with authentic flavours and traditions. Discover the exact date, auspicious timings, and six classic recipes to make your festive feast unforgettable. Read Time: 3 min ...

Makar Sankranti is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India. Unlike many Indian festivals that follow the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti is based on the solar calendar, ...