Lohri  

Makar Sankranti, a prominent Hindu festival celebrated across India and parts of South Asia, marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and signifies the end of the winter solstice. Falling in mid-January, it is one of the few Hindu festivals aligned with the solar calendar, making its date relatively constant each year.
 

If you don’t wish to order sweets from outside, then we’ve got you covered. Try this quick 10-minute recipe for Malai Roll this festive weekend.

On this festival of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, invite goodness to your home by indulging in the sweetness of kheer.

Celebrate Makar Sankranti with the sweetness of Gujarat’s special dish Thabdi Peda, also known as Kathiyawadi Peda.

Makar Sankranti is a sacred Hindu festival. This year it will be celebrated on 15^th January across different states. In North India, the festival is celebrated by taking a holy bath in the Ganga. Various fairs are organized at the ghats, and people engage in charitable acts.

Urad Dal Laddu offer several health benefits. They are tasty and rich in protein This sweet dish is meant to be enjoyed especially in the colder months.

Celebrate Lohri, invite friends at home and serve the delightful dish of sarson ka saag and makke ki roti. Enjoy the delicious greens on this auspicious occasion.

Celebrate Lohri and Makar Sankranti with the sweetness of traditional Kesar Malai Ladoo. If you’ve never tried making laddoos before, then we’ve got the perfect recipe for you.

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Lohri is one of the most commonly celebrated festivals in India and it is a way to spread the joy of seeing the sparkling pearls of Rabi crops amidst traditional folk songs, dance and food. In this episode of Culture 'Shauk' with Sunita Iyer, let’s take a look at the history and the importance of this festival.