Pradesh, "Lohri" in Punjab and "Meji" in Assam.

 

Could it be said that there is some other Indian celebration that has such an assortment in the

name? It is celebrated not just in India, but even in the countries having ancient Indian influence i.e.

Maghe Sankranti (Nepal), Songkran (Thailand), Thingyan (Myanmar), Mohan Songkran (Cambodia),

 

Rituals of Makar Sankranti:

 

Makar Sankranti is observed with special social festivities with local flavour. However, shared

cultural practices found amongst Hindus of various parts of India like Praying to the Sun God, Taking

a dip in holy rivers, making sweets from Jaggery & Til, colourful decorations, children going house to

house, singing and asking for treats in some areas, melas (fairs), dances, kite flying, bonfires and

feasts.

In most regions of India, Sankranti festivities last for two to four days of which each day is celebrated

with distinct names and rituals with every day having a bunch of ceremonies related to it.

● Kite flying - The sky is loaded up with brilliant kites during the day and sky lamps around evening

time.

● People sing folk songs and move around huge bonfires, which is classified as "Bhogi" in Andhra

● Gathering of yields like new paddy and sugar stick & other crop

● Individuals take a dip in heavenly waterways, particularly the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna,

and Kaveri. This is accepted to wash off past sins.

● The contribution of petitions for progress and success to the Sun god, who is viewed as the

image of godlikeness and shrewdness.

● A portion of the world's biggest journeys like "Kumbha Mela", "Gangasagar Mela" and "Makara

Mela" are held.

● Trade of food made with jaggery and til (sesame seeds) that keep the body warm and gives oil,

which is required as winter evaporates the dampness from the body.

 

Celebration Across India

 

Maharashtra

 

People observe Makara Sankranti in Maharashtra by trading til-gud as a badge of altruism.

Individuals welcome one another "तिळगुळ घ्या, आणि गोड-गोड बोला (until gud ghyaa, aani prod

urge bola)" signifying, 'Acknowledge these desserts and utter sweet words.' The basic idea is to

pardon and never revisit the previous sick sentiments, resolve the contentions, talk pleasantly and

remain companions. Ladies meet up and play out an exceptional 'Haldi-Kumkum' service, which goes

on for a few days post-Sakranti.

 

2. Gujarat

 

Makar Sankranti is known as "Uttarayan" in Gujarat and is commended for two days. The main day is

Uttarayan, and the following day is Vasi-Uttarayan (Stale Uttarayan). The Gujarati public praise it

with -

"Patang" - kites, "Undhiyu" - a zesty curry made with winter vegetables, and "Chikkis" - desserts

made with til (sesame), peanuts and jaggery. They are a unique celebration formula relished on this

day. The sky is loaded up with kites as individuals appreciate Tribal Art two entire long periods of Uttarayan on

their patios. You can hear clearly voices shouting "kaypo chhe", "e lapet", "phirki vet phirki" and

"lapet", when the kite is cut. A lot of Indian cinemas have portrayed this festival in terms of songs &

other rituals.

 

3. Andhra Pradesh

 

Bhogi is commended in Andhra Pradesh for three days. On day 1 - Bhogi Panduga, individuals discard

old things into the Bhogi (huge fire). On day 2 - Pedda Panduga, signifying the 'Enormous Festival,' is

praised with supplications, new garments, and by welcoming visitors for feasts. The entry of the

house is enhanced with "muggu" plans, for example, rangoli designs, loaded up with tones,

blossoms, and "gobbemma" (little, hand-squeezed heaps of cow fertilizer).

Day 3 - Kanuma, is exceptionally extraordinary for ranchers. They love and feature their steers that

represent flourishing. Cockfighting was additionally held before, however, presently it is prohibited.

Day 4 – On Mukkanuma, ranchers offer petitions to the components like soil, downpour, and fire for

aiding the reap. Individuals eat meat treats on the last day.