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Makar Sankranti

Explained | Why PM Modi fed cows on Makar Sankranti

The PM's act has brought publicity to the cow breed as Punganur cows are an indigenous rare breed native to the Punganur community in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

16 January 2024, 08:10 IST

Explained | Why PM Modi fed cows on Makar Sankranti

Explained | Why PM Modi fed cows on Makar Sankranti

Explained | Why PM Modi fed cows on Makar Sankranti

16 January 2024, 08:10 IST

Makar Sankranti 2024: Special movie posters released on the eve

From superstar Rajinikanth's ‘Vettaiyan’ and Vijay's 'The Greatest Of All Time' to Prabhass' 'The Raja Saab', check out the impressive posters released by the makers on Makar Sankranthi.

16 January 2024, 07:50 IST

Makar Sankranti 2024: Special movie posters released on the eve

Makar Sankranti 2024: Special movie posters released on the eve

Makar Sankranti 2024: Special movie posters released on the eve

16 January 2024, 07:50 IST

Makar Sankranti 2024: Amit Shah flies kite in Ahmedabad; Pics go viral

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended the Uttarayan Patang Mahotsav in Ahmedabad and flew kites along with supporters as part of Uttarayan celebrations. The visuals of Amit Shah flying a kite are going viral on the internet. Take a look!

16 January 2024, 07:17 IST

Makar Sankranti 2024: Amit Shah flies kite in Ahmedabad; Pics go viral

Makar Sankranti 2024: Amit Shah flies kite in Ahmedabad; Pics go viral

Makar Sankranti 2024: Amit Shah flies kite in Ahmedabad; Pics go viral

16 January 2024, 07:17 IST

Coast Guard rescues 140 pilgrims after boat runs aground amid thick fog in Bengal's Gangasagar

The Coast Guard personnel deployed hovercrafts from Haldia industrial port city, and have been successful in rescuing around 140 pilgrims so far, ANI reported. The rescue operations are currently underway.

16 January 2024, 06:10 IST

Coast Guard rescues 140 pilgrims after boat runs aground amid thick fog in Bengal's Gangasagar

Coast Guard rescues 140 pilgrims after boat runs aground amid thick fog in Bengal's Gangasagar

Coast Guard rescues 140 pilgrims after boat runs aground amid thick fog in Bengal's Gangasagar

16 January 2024, 06:10 IST

Rangolis, rituals & retail therapy: Bengalureans revel in festive fervour

Families gathered together over the long weekend to greet the year’s first festival drawing rangolis, making sweetmeats and payasam, seeking the blessings of the sun to welcome the beginning of Uttarayan, the northern movement of the sun.

15 January 2024, 21:19 IST

Rangolis, rituals & retail therapy: Bengalureans revel in festive fervour

Rangolis, rituals & retail therapy: Bengalureans revel in festive fervour

Rangolis, rituals & retail therapy: Bengalureans revel in festive fervour

15 January 2024, 21:19 IST

Nitish attends 'dahi-chura' feast hosted by Lalu on Makar Sankranti

Prasad's younger son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav, who is also the state’s deputy chief minister, expressed delight over the visit of his boss and made light of the speculations of a rift in the alliance.

15 January 2024, 13:27 IST

Nitish attends 'dahi-chura' feast hosted by Lalu on Makar Sankranti

Nitish attends 'dahi-chura' feast hosted by Lalu on Makar Sankranti

Nitish attends 'dahi-chura' feast hosted by Lalu on Makar Sankranti

15 January 2024, 13:27 IST

More than 12 lakh devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti; Magh Mela begins

The one-and-a-half-month-long 'Magh Mela' also began with Makar Sankranti celebrations.

15 January 2024, 10:50 IST

More than 12 lakh devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti; Magh Mela begins

More than 12 lakh devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti; Magh Mela begins

More than 12 lakh devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti; Magh Mela begins

15 January 2024, 10:50 IST

People take holy dip, throng to temples across Odisha on Makar Sankranti

A large number of devotees converged on the pilgrim town of Puri to have darshan of Lord Jagannath and his sibling deities on 'Makar Chourashi Besha' when the deities are adorned with garlands of colourful flowers and holy basils.

15 January 2024, 10:14 IST

People take holy dip, throng to temples across Odisha on Makar Sankranti

People take holy dip, throng to temples across Odisha on Makar Sankranti

People take holy dip, throng to temples across Odisha on Makar Sankranti

15 January 2024, 10:14 IST

Pongal 2024: 5 treats you just can't miss eating!

Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God. It marks the end of the winter solstice and the onset of the harvest season. Here we list some Pongal varieties that you just can't miss eating.

15 January 2024, 08:09 IST

Pongal 2024: 5 treats you just can't miss eating!

Pongal 2024: 5 treats you just can't miss eating!

Pongal 2024: 5 treats you just can't miss eating!

15 January 2024, 08:09 IST

Fog disrupts ferry services to Gangasagar

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, lakhs of pilgrims are flocking to Gangasagar to take a dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal and offer prayers at the Kapil Muni Temple.

15 January 2024, 07:14 IST

Fog disrupts ferry services to Gangasagar

Fog disrupts ferry services to Gangasagar

Fog disrupts ferry services to Gangasagar

15 January 2024, 07:14 IST