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Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is a festival based on an astronomical event transition of the Sun from the Sagittarius to the Capricorn constellation. It marks the change of season and is organised by worshipping the Sun God.
Magh Bihu
After the harvest of paddy and the seasonal vegetables following the local market, the Assamese public celebrates this event by organising feasts and community meals on the eve of Magh Bihu.
Lohri
Organised mainly by the Punjabi community in the Northern part of India, Lohri is organised to celebrate the passion of the winter season and welcome the upcoming spring season.
Pongal
Pongal is the main festival of the Tamil community of India and Sri Lanka. It is celebrated over three or four days to mark the end of the winter solstice.
Sankranti
Sankranti celebration in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is similar to the celebration in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.