Poush Sankranti, celebrated as part of Makar Sankranti in Bengal, marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). It signifies the end of the winter solstice and the ...

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival that is celebrated across India. It is known by different names in different parts of the country, however, the basis of the festivals is the worship of ...

Poush Sankranti, also known as Poush Boron, is celebrated in Bengal with traditional sweets like Narkel Naru, Til Naru, and Gurer Sandesh. These treats are made from coconut, sesame seeds ...

Idhika Paul shares her love for Poush Sankranti, emphasizing the tradition of making payesh and pithe with her family. She highlights the festival's significance in celebrating the bond between ...

West Bengal is the festive heartland of Makar Sankranti, celebrated as Poush Parbon, or Poush Sankranti. The iconic Gangasagar Mela attracts devotees worldwide to the Ganga-Bay of Bengal confluence ...

West Bengal: Sankranti is celebrated as Poush Sankranti here. People worship the sun god or pay homage to their ancestors. Traditional food, folk music and dances are enjoyed at community gatherings.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Poush Sankranti, in West Bengal, marking the end of the harvest season. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor, with people exchanging sweets ...

Known by various names across the country – Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, and Poush Sankranti in West Bengal – this festival reflects the rich cultural diversity ...

Makar Sankranti is celebrated according to the lunar calendar. Makar Sankranti is one of the important festivals in India, which is dedicated to the Sun God and marks the end of winter.