Makar Sankranti is one of the most prehistoric and widely celebrated festivals in India
Makar Sankranti is one of the most prehistoric and widely celebrated festivals in India. Unlike the majority of Hindu festivals that follow the lunar calendar, this festival acts in accordance with the solar calendar and denotes the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara), a celestial event representing the conclusion of winter and the commencement of warmer days.