India celebrates Makar Sankranti with fervour, devotees take holy dip in Ganga

With multi-coloured kites filling the sky and devotees taking a dip in holy rivers, India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, which is one of the most auspicious times in a year that marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan.

Post Published By: DN Bureau

Updated : 14 January 2021, 3:32 PM IST

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