Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated by Indians. The day is dedicated to the Sun God, and is also known by different names such as Makara Sankranti or Maghi.
It also signals the end of winters and the onset of spring. As per the Hindu calendar, Makar Sankranti falls on the first day of the month of Magha.
People celebrate the occasion with sweets made of jaggery and sesame as well as rice, along with sumptuous meals. One of the crucial parts of Makar Sankranti is doing charity. Donating wheat, rice, and sweets to the people in need is part of the festival. The one who donates with an open heart, God will bring prosperity and happiness in their life and remove all the difficulties. That is why in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, it is called Khichdi.
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