Across India, one solar shift sparks many festivals All rooted in harvest and renewal

The sun enters Capricorn, marking Uttarayan with longer days, brighter beginnings

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Skies turn colourful as kites rise, welcoming warmth and sunlight

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The sun’s northward journey signals growth, energy and optimism

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Pongal honours the Sun God for abundance and harvest

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Overflowing rice symbolises prosperity, gratitude and shared joy.

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Magh Bihu marks the harvest’s end with feasts and community bonding.

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It celebrates food security, togetherness and thanksgiving.

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Across India, one solar shift sparks many festivals All rooted in harvest and renewal

The sun enters Capricorn, marking Uttarayan with longer days, brighter beginnings

M A K A R S A N K R A N T I

Skies turn colourful as kites rise, welcoming warmth and sunlight

U T T A R A Y A N ( W E S T I N D I A )

The sun’s northward journey signals growth, energy and optimism

S I G N I F I C A N C E

Pongal honours the Sun God for abundance and harvest

P O N G A L ( T A M I L N A D U )

Overflowing rice symbolises prosperity, gratitude and shared joy.

S I G N I F I C A N C E

Magh Bihu marks the harvest’s end with feasts and community bonding.

M A G H B I H U ( A S S A M )

It celebrates food security, togetherness and thanksgiving.

S I G N I F I C A N C E