In Pics | Thousands of Devotees take holy dip on Makar Sankranti

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, thousands of devotees took the holy dip in rivers across the nation and were seen offerings prayers to lord Surya. The harvest festival marks the first day of Sun's transition into Makara, marking the end of winter.

Braving the extreme cold weather, thousands of people across the nation took a dip in rivers to mark Makar Sankranti. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees have been flocking at Varanasi, Tattapani, Tattapani and other areas to take the holy dip. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees were seen offering prayers to the sun god on the occasion of the harvest festival. Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of warmer and longer days. Credit: PTI Photo

This day marks the first day of Sun's transition into Makara, marking the end of winter. Credit: AFP Photo

People perform rituals after taking a dip at Ganga during the Gangasagar Mela on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Credit: AFP Photo