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#Makar Sankranti

Odisha Governor Dr. Kambhampati Hari Babu brought festive cheer to children visiting the Lok Bhavan Garden in Bhubaneswar, as part of the Makar Sankranti celebrations.
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu spreads festive joy among children during Makar Sankranti Celebrations

Bhubaneswar, Jan 15: Odisha Governor Dr. Kambhampati Hari Babu brought festive cheer to children visiting the Lok Bhavan...

A major accident occurred in Rayagada, late on Tuesday night during Makar Sankranti celebrations, as a firecracker explosion critically injured five people.
Firecracker explosion during Makar Sankranti celebrations in Odisha's Rayagada leaves five injured

Rayagada, Jan 14: A major accident occurred in Rayagada, late on Tuesday night during Makar Sankranti celebrations, as a...

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasions of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, emphasizing that these festivals reflect India’s rich agricultural heritage and the spirit of national unity.
President, PM, and leaders extend greetings on Makar Sankranti

New Delhi, Jan 14: President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasions of Lohri, Ma...

Sources say the dispute is between the Brahmin Niyog and Badu Niyog servitor groups and has been ongoing for several years. Badu Niyog had approached the High Court, which directed the Endowment Department to resolve the issue. However, the conflict remains unresolved
Devotees disappointed as Makara Sankranti rituals suspended at Lingaraj Temple

Bhubaneswar, January 14: The special rituals of Lord Lingaraj at the famous Lord Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar were not...

The goddess was then adorned in a golden attire (Sunabesha), and the temple opened to devotees by 6:30 AM
Devotees witness holy ‘Sunabesha’ of Goddess Tarini on Makar Sankranti

Keonjhar, Jan 14: On the occasion of Makar Sankranti today, devotees thronged the shrine of Maa Tarini in Ghatgaon to se...

During the festival, the deities will be adorned with Makar Chula and garlands, and dressed in special attire. Offerings of Makar Chawal and Dhanumuan will be made to the Lord, followed by the Makar Bedha ritual conducted in a ceremonial procession with gongs and umbrellas
Odisha celebrates Makar Sankranti with rituals, offerings, and festive foods

Puri, Jan 14: The arrival of Makar Sankranti marks the end of shorter days and longer nights, with daylight hours beginn...

Police have highlighted that the use and sale of manja strings is not only illegal but also poses serious risks to human life, birds, animals, and the environment. Citizens are urged not to fly kites with manja in Puri or the Bada Danda area
Puri Police on alert ahead of Makar Sankranti, Urge citizens not to fly kites

Puri, Jan 13: The Puri police have launched a special campaign to curb the use and sale of manja—glass-coated kite...

The much-awaited Makar Mela in Binjharpur, Jajpur, will commence on January 14, coinciding with the auspicious Makar Sankranti festival. The event, organized at Baba Baruneshwar's shrine, will run for nine days
Makar Sankranti 2026: Makar Mela to begin in Jajpur's Sanalasuni

Jajpur, Jan 12: The much-awaited Makar Mela in Binjharpur, Jajpur, will commence on January 14, coinciding with the ausp...

In a tragic incident, a 45-year-old man, identified as Raghuveer Dhakar, died after a kite string slit his throat while he was riding his motorcycle
Makar Sankranti Tragedy: Man dies after kite string slits throat in Indore

Indore, Jan 12: In a tragic incident, a 45-year-old man, identified as Raghuveer Dhakar, died after a kite string slit h...

The special ‘Pahili Bhoga Niti’ commenced at Puri Srimandir on Tuesday, marking the auspicious Dhanu Sankranti
Pahili Bhoga Niti begins at Puri Srimandir

Puri, Dec 16: The special ‘Pahili Bhoga Niti’ commenced at Puri Srimandir on Tuesday, marking the auspicious...