This is what makes Sankranti -- a festival celebrated across the country by different names by different agricultural communities such as Pongal, Lohri, Bihu and many more -- all the more precious.

Pongal is celebrated in Karnataka as Sankranti. The festival is celebrated in a similar fashion like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. But what makes Pongal different in Karnataka is ...

The festival, happening on January 14 ... and wealth. Makar Sankranti is marked in Karnataka by exchanging Ellu-Bella, a sweet dish made of sesame seeds, jaggery, coconut, and roasted peanuts ...

Actor Karthik Jayaram shares insights on Makar Sankranti celebrations in Karnataka, highlighting the vibrant Suggi Habba festivities. The festival marks the harvest season, featuring new clothes ...

Makar Sankranti is a festival which is celebrated all over ... For example, in Maharashtra, people prepare puran poli, while in Karnataka, yellu bella (a mix of sesame seeds, fried gram, jaggery ...

The festival also showcases Bengal's culinary traditions ... On the day after the feast, people burn the huts as a symbol of giving thanks for the harvest. In Karnataka, Makar Sankranti, also known as ...

He termed it a "Jihadi act". "The entire nation considers cows sacred and worships it during the Sankranti festival. The Congress govt has given the gift of price hikes for the new year and ...

Makar Sankranti 2025: Makar Sankranti will ... Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Telangana. The festival holds different meanings in these regions. The year's first festival will be ...

Bhogi, a festival marking the beginning of the ... Karnataka: Bhogi is observed in Karnataka as part of Sankranti festivities, focusing on cleansing and renewal. Punjab and Haryana: Although ...

Based on the high demand, the KMF will take a decision on making the batter available in all districts of the state after Sankranti festival. Shantanu Hornad Last Updated : 10 January 2025, 19:29 IST ...

Pongal 2024: How is it different in Karnataka? Pongal is celebrated in Karnataka as Sankranti . The festival is celebrated in a similar fashion like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.