Makar Sankranti is more than just a festival — it is a celebration of transition, renewal, and abundance.
The word “Sankranti” literally means transmigration or transition, referring to the movement of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another in the Hindu calendar. While there are twelve Sankrantis each year, Makara Sankranti is the most significant. It marks the Sun’s entry into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makara) and signals the end of winter and the arrival of longer, brighter days.

