A Hindu celebration called Makar Sankranti is held in January to commemorate the beginning of the sun's ascent into the northern hemisphere.
In many regions of India, it is observed as a harvest festival during which farmers express gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
Due to the fact that kites are flown during the celebration, it is also known as the Kite Festival.
The winter solstice and the beginning of longer days coincide with Makar Sankranti, which marks the month's end.
In India, it is observed in a variety of ways, the most well-known of which being the mass bathing in rivers like the Ganges and the Kaveri.
The celebration, known as Maghi in Nepal, is also observed there.
Makar Sankranti is very important in Gujarat, where it In the state of Gujarat, where it is commemorated with a lavish fair called Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti has a unique meaning.
Makar Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankrant or Poush Sankranti in the state of Maharashtra, is also observed there.
In the state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is known as Sankranti, the event is also observed.
The majority of holidays in India are timed according to lunar cycles, making Makar Sankranti one of the few old festivals that have been observed according to solar cycles.