Puran Poli, a traditional Maharashtrian sweet flatbread, is a festive favourite during Makar Sankranti, representing warmth and harmony through its rich flavors and cultural significance.

West Bengal observes Poush Sankranti, featuring sweets like Patishapta and community feasts. Makar Sankranti emphasises gratitude for nature’s bounty and fosters unity through shared customs and ...

Makar Sankranti is one of India's biggest festivals, celebrated yearly on 14th January. Image Credit: Getty And what's a celebration without some sweet treats? Here are six recipes that are just right ...

Makar Sankranti 2025 will be celebrated on January 14 this year. Puran Poli is one of the most popular sweets made during this festival. Here's an easy recipe for it: Soak the chana dal overnight or ...

Makar Sankranti is also a harvest festival. It is a time of celebration and expressing thanks to Mother Earth or nature when winter starts to recede. People give each other presents, especially til, ...

Kolkata: Harvest festivals across communities have set the sweet shops in Kolkata abuzz, blending culture and commerce into a delectable celebration. Festivals like Makar Sankranti, Pongal ...

Jayati Bhatia reminisces about her cherished childhood memories of celebrating Makar Sankranti and Lohri. She fondly recalls the delicious sweets her mother made, like puli pithe and pati shapta ...

For the past 30 years, a large community of the Indian diaspora in Hong Kong have gathered on January 14 to celebrate the kite flying festival called Makar Sankranti. The event was organised by ...