Makar Sankranti is the first Hindu festival of the year, dedicated to the deity Surya (Sun), that follows

the New Year celebrations. It is observed each year in and around mid-January, with this year it
being observed on the 15th of January. It marks the first day of the sun's transit into Makara, which
we know as Capricorn in English, marking the end of the month of Pausa and the beginning of Magh
of the Indian calendar along with the end of the winter solstice and the start of longer days.

The festivities associated with Makar Sankranti are known by various names, such as Maghi
(preceded by Lohri) in North India, Makar Sankranti (Pedda Pandaga) in Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra
Pradesh, West Bengal (also called Poush Sôngkranti), Karnataka and Telangana, Sukarat in central
India, Magh Bihu in Assam, and Thai Pongal in Tamil Nadu.

On this day, a mighty spread is prepared as people thank the Almighty for the good harvest. Makara
Sankranti is observed with social festivities such as colorful decorations, rural children going house
to house, singing and asking for treats, fairs, dances, kite flying, bonfires and feasts. A larger part of
the Eastern Indian household is engaged in making sweets like patishaptas, jaggery and rice pudding,
among others are prepared.

Makar Sankaranti is a time for families to come together and engage in making merry.

We at Technical Club wishes everyone a very happy Makar Sankaranti.

Hope this festival marks a good start to harvest your hardwork and lead you to a path to come up
with flying colours.
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