Several communities celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mumbai on Monday. Pics/ANI
15 January,2024 09:37 PM IST | Editor
Tamil Hindu women offer prayers as they cook special food to celebrate the harvest festival of Pongal at Dharavi, one of the world's largest slums, in Mumbai, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Pics/Shadab Khan
15 January,2024 07:18 PM IST | Editor
On Makar Sankranti, the first major festival of 2024, here’s our curated list of special menus served across city eateries [Report by: Devanshi Doshi]
15 January,2024 04:23 PM IST | Editor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Sunday, fed cows at his residence in the national capital, New Delhi. Pics/PTI
14 January,2024 09:07 PM IST | Editor
Lohri 2024: Take inspiration for this festive day from Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Sanya Malhotra and more. These Bollywood actress' manage to add elegance and tradition to many ethnic ensembles. Take notes and dress like your favourite Bollywood diva!
13 January,2024 01:34 PM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay
Along with whole India, Mumbaikars are also celebrating the auspicious Maka Sankranti. Apart from all the rituals and celebration, flying Kites during Makar Sankranti occupies a major part of the festival. Mid-day's Ashish Raje captures moments of commoners fly kites amid Makar Sankranti celebration in Mumbai. (All Pictures credit: Ashish Raje/Mid-day)
14 January,2023 08:51 PM IST
Two years after the pandemic, people across the country will be celebrating Makar Sankranti in full fervour. The festival is celebrated by flying kite and eating some of the traditional lip-smacking food for the annual winter harvest festival. The festival is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and is observed by Hindus on January 14 every year. See pics Photo/PTI
14 January,2023 12:32 PM IST
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Flying kites is a tradition many people follow in western India while celebrating Makar Sankranti. While til gul laddoos usually try to steal the show, kite-flying is not far behind. Bandra kite-maker Ahmed Qazi’s family has been catering to avid kite flying enthusiasts for over seven decades, and don’t intend to stop any time soon
13 January,2023 06:11 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
