makar sankranti

The incident occurred in the early hours of 12th January. Nasru was apprehended by the police on the same day at night. He has been sent to judicial custody until 25th January. According to media reports, he works as a helper in a plastic and cloth bag stitching shop located just 50 metres from the site of the incident.

In a post on X, Vijayendra Yediyurappa, BJP's state secretary, said, "Day by day, the atrocities against Hindu customs, traditions, and people are surpassing all limits. Before the patience of the people is broken, the government led by Chief Minister @siddaramaiah must wake up and act decisively against the forces behind such acts. If not, the public may conclude that those enabling such crimes are elements within the government itself.

Astrologically, Makar Sankranti's significance is connected to the Hindu God Surya. The festival is dedicated to Bhagwan Surya and holds importance for purification rituals and spiritual journeys.

The milk of the Punganur cow has a rich medical benefit and higher fat content which may range from 5 to as high as 8 percent while that of other breeds it ranges between 3 to 3.5%. The average milk yield of the breed is 546 Kg per lactation. It is highly draught resistance breed.

Locals have alleged that Islamists who have been hired as safai karmacharis for this years Parshuram Kund mela have been indulging in theft

Hari's loot is not an isolated ritual. It is preceded by the burning down of a temporary, thatched hut, built on the eve of Poush Parbon.

Undhiyu, a traditional spicy winter Gujarati dish, and other local sweets like Chikki and Tal Sakli are among the most popular delicacies during Uttarayan.

The Hyderabad Police issued a circular on January 10 prohibiting kite flying during Makar Sankranti in the city.

How Makar Sankranti is celebrated in India, especially in Gorakhpur, explains UP CM Yogi Adityanath.