Makarsankranti - Blog Posts

Sky is full of beautiful kites To look at them is a beautiful sight Together they make a colourful sky Some are lower and some are high The highest of the kite is mine It will sparkle and it will shine. INDIAN FLAG I salute my flag, It makes me proud. I am an Indian, It says out loud. Three bright colours, Adorn my flag. Saffron, white and green, Make me glad. The Ashoka Chakra Blue on white, Spins for progress Flying so high. #india #flag #kites #delhi #festival #makarsankranti #pongal (at Delhi) https://www.instagram.com/p/BssNTK7jwQM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lbqntx6ftkq

Today is Makar Sankranti, Sun enters the sign of Capricorn(Makar) today. And Sun begins its northward journey called Uttarayan, indicating warmer days are ahead.

In Awadh and Uttar Pradesh, we celebrate Makar Sankranti as Khichdi Parv. We prepare it with freshly harvested rice, adding some urad daal and sesame seeds, along with some seasonal veggies like cauliflower, peas, carrots and pepper.

Join me as I explore more about Awadhi culture, language, and traditions through Awadh ke Maati.

How did you celebrate Makar Sankranti today? Share your stories and let's celebrate together.