Makar Sankranti
In Karnataka, Makar Sankranti is celebrated to mark the Sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Makar (Capricorn), signaling the beginning of longer days and shorter nights.
Maghi
In Punjab, this festival is observed as Maghi.
A significant tradition is taking an early morning dip in a river, which is believed to be spiritually cleansing.
Saaji
In the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is known as Magha Saaji.
"Saaji" is the Pahari term for Sankranti, symbolizing the start of a new month—specifically, the month of Magha.
Nuakhai
Nuakhai is a traditional harvest festival in Odisha.
The word ‘nua’ means new and ‘khai’ means food, representing the first consumption of the season's fresh harvest.
It's also called Nuakhai Parab or Nuakhai Bhetghat.
