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  • Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India

    Makar Sankranti 2025 Calendar: Know Dates of Pongal, Magh Bihu, Lohri, Khichdi Parv and More To Celebrate the Harvest Festival in India

    Sankranti is an important observance for Hindus around the globe. The most significant of all the Sankranti is Makar Sankranti. This festival is observed in various ways and under different names in different regions and states of India. The celebrations are filled with joy and excitement. Many people also observe a strict fast as a way of honouring God. Once they break the fast, they celebrate with traditional delicacies and traditions. Sankranti is a time for family gatherings, festive foods, and celebrating the harvest season with loved ones. To help you plan ahead, we have put together a list of Sankranti 2025 dates. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India.

    Sankranti in some places is celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and traditional sweets like tilgul. Each of these observances is centred around the movement of the sun. For example, Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s transition from the zodiac of Sagittarius (Dhanu) to Capricorn (Makara), a time believed to be extremely auspicious. In addition, every Sankranti day also has a specific time known as the punya kaal, which is considered highly favourable, during which devotees offer their prayers and conduct pujas and rituals. Below, you will find the complete list of Sankranti dates for 2025. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: From Republic Day to Makar Sankranti to Chinese New Year, Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year.

    Complete Sankranti 2025 List

    Date Day Festival/Event
    January 13, 2025 Monday Maghi Saaji
    January 13, 2025 Monday Lohri
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Makar Sankranti
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Maghi Sangrand
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Pongal
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Poush Sankranti
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Pedda Panduga
    January 14, 2025 Tuesday Khichdi Parv
    January 15, 2025 Wednesday Magh Bihu, Bhogali Bihu

    We hope this list helps you plan for the festivities in advance. Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Sankranti!

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 03, 2025 04:56 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Happy Onam 2024: 10 wishes, messages and greetings to celebrate Kerala’s harvest festival with loved ones

    Happy Onam 2024: 10 wishes, messages and greetings to celebrate Kerala’s harvest festival with loved ones

    Onam is one of the most auspicious and vibrant harvest festival. It is celebrated with great vigour, pomp and show in the ‘Gods own country’, Kerala. The festivals marks the return of the legendary King Mahabali. It simultaneously also marks the beginning of a new and fresh year for the people of Kerala. As per traditional, women often get dressed in white-golden kasavu sarees, Onam sadhya is prepared and rangolis are made outside home. Every festival is about sharing live, happiness and celebrating with your loved ones. Here are few of the choicest wishes and greetings curated to spread the holy joy of Onam 2024.

    Happy Onam 2024: 10 Wishes, Messages to Share

    1. The sun has risen with a fresh rays of hope and prosperity, the clouds bring in happiness as the day marks the celebration of Onam! Happy Onam 2024.
    2. Drapes pf white-golden kasavu saree exude elegance, while iridescence of the pookalam spreads hues of joy alla round. This Onam, may the lord send in loads of  love, laughter and happiness your way!
    3. May your Onam be as bright and beautiful as the pookalam and as sweet and memorable as the Onam sadya.
    4. May you and your family be bestowed with choicest blessings on this harvest festival. Wishing you a very happy and prosperous Onam.
    5. Wishing you a vibrant and joyous Onam filled with love, health and happiness!
    6. Shine bright like the vibrant hues of pookalam, may this Onam bring health, wealth and prosperity to you home!
    7. May the spirit of King Mahabali bestow  you with happiness, success, and prosperity. Wishing you a truly Happy Thiruvonam 2024!
    8. May your Onam be adorned with beautiful flowers, delicious feasts, and cherished moments with loved ones.
    9. May your Thiruvonam be as vibrant and joyful as your spirit. Here’s to a festival filled with love, laugher, food and celebrations. Happy Thiruvonam 2024 from our family to yours!
    10. This festive season, we extend a warm and wholesome wish for Onam 2024!

    Happy Onam 2024!