Makar Sankranti
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Makar Sankrānti, also referred to as Uttarāyana, Makara, or simply Sankrānti, is a Hindu observance and a mid-winter harvest festival in India and Nepal. The Sun God is worshipped in Makar Sankranti.
Holy dip by devotees in river Ganga on the occasion of Makar Sankranti
Kite flying is a tradition of Makar Sankranti in many parts of India.
Feast of Makar Sankranti
Colorful floor artwork (muggulu) decorate entrances and streets during Sankranti
Pitha
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Pitha are a variety of food similar to pancakes, dumplings or fritters, originating from Bangladesh. Pitha can be sweet or savoury, and usually made from a dough or batter, which is then steamed, frie
Three varieties of pithas: pakon, patishapta pitha and bharandash, decorated to be sent as a gift to the Bengali Muslim bride's house in Gaye Holud ceremony
Enduri pitha, made on Prathamastami.
Gaintha pitha, made on Bakula Amabasya.
Kakara pitha