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Makar Sankranti
Also: Sankranti, Uttarayan
Jan 14, 2027
Marks the sun's transition into Capricorn and the start of its northward journey, observed with kite flying (especially in Gujarati communities), sesame-jaggery sweets, and bonfires. Falls close to, but distinct from, Pongal and Lohri.
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What is Makar Sankranti?
Marks the sun's transition into Capricorn and the start of its northward journey, observed with kite flying (especially in Gujarati communities), sesame-jaggery sweets, and bonfires. Falls close to, but distinct from, Pongal and Lohri.
Kite-flying meetups are frequently held on the nearest weekend; confirm locally.
Observed by
GujaratiIndianPunjabi (as Lohri-adjacent)