Makar Sankranti Archives

January 24, 2025 1:06 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025 breaks records with 10 crore visitors

The ongoing Mahakumbh festival in Prayagraj has become a remarkable celebration of faith, culture, and meticulous planning, drawing over 10 crore devotees and visitors as of January 23. On Makar Sankranti (January 14), an astounding 3.5 crore devote...

January 16, 2025 9:17 AM

Maha Kumbh: Devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on the fourth day

Thousands of devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati, here on Thursday morning, the fourth day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh. Over 6 crore devotees have participated in the wor...

January 14, 2025 9:28 AM

PM Narendra Modi greets the nation on Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the various festivals, including Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, being celebrated across the country on Tuesday. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, PM Modi wished people, hoping it would bring new e...

January 14, 2025 9:15 AM

Maha Kumbh 2025: Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada takes holy dip as first ‘Amrit Snan’ begins

The first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti began as Sadhus from Sadhus of Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswat...

January 13, 2025 10:27 AM

President Murmu extends warm wishes on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to citizens across the nation and abroad on the joyous occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. In her message, the President highlighted the significance of these festivals...

January 15, 2024 7:11 PM

Makar Sankranti observed across various regions and among ethnic communities in Nepal today

- By Sweta Singh/Kathmandu/ All India Radio & Doordarshan Makar Sankranti is celebrated across various regions and among ethnic communities in Nepal today. Also popularly called Maghi, the festival is especially observed by the people of the Th...

January 15, 2024 11:15 AM

PM Modi extends warm wishes on harvest festivals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his wishes on social media platform X on the joyous occasions of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. Festivals of harvest - Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu are being celebrated in different ...