Makar Sankranti 2024: 7 winter harvest festivals across India
There are various regional harvest festivals in India, including Makar Sankranti, which is extensively observed. Indian areas celebrate seven winter harvest festivals.
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Lohri (January 13, 2024)
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Pongal (January 14-17, 2024)
Primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It involves the preparation of a particular dish called Pongal, made from freshly harvested rice.
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Pongal (January 14-17, 2024)
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Magh Bihu (January 15, 2024)
Celebrated in Assam. Also known as Bhogali Bihu, it involves community feasts and cultural events.
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Bhogi (January 14, 2024)
Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.Involves bonfires of old and unwanted items, symbolizing the discarding of the old and the welcoming of the new.