Sankranti Festival

Sankranti, commonly known as Makar Sankranti, is an Indian harvest festival celebrated to mark the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar). It signifies the end of winter and the start of longer days, symbolizing new beginnings and prosperity. Celebrated across India with rituals, feasts, and kite flying, the festival emphasizes gratitude for the harvest and invokes blessings for a prosperous future. It also holds cultural and religious significance, honoring celestial movements and fostering community bonding through collective celebrations.