So, here are the best food suggestions to compliment the festivity of Makar Sankranti – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sweets-<\/strong> Til-gul and jaggery laddoos, Til Laddoo, Gajjak, Gud Patti, Rabdi Kheer, Deshi Ghee, and Flour Halwa, Badam Halwa, and Gajar KaHalwa. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDrinks-<\/strong>\nLassi, and Chaach.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSnacks- <\/strong>Paneer Tikka, Amritsari Chhole, and Kulche. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMeals- <\/strong>Khichadi,\nSarso Ka Saag and Makke Ki Roti, Chhole Bhature, Daal Makhani, and Matar Pulao.\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Celebration of Makar Sankrantiacross the Country <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMakar Sankranti is a festival that has many names in all the different regions of India. However, it has a singular value in North India. Thus, In northern parts of India, people call Makara Sankranti and in some other parts, it is known as Maghi, Lohri, PeddaPandaga, Sukarat, Magh Bihu, and Pongal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, the celebration of Sankranti observes a great celebration every year. So, here are some details about the grand celebration- <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– North India<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPeople of North India celebrate the Sankranti festival with great zeal. On this day, a person may see hundreds of kites flying in the clear blue sky to make it colorful on the day of Makar Sankranti. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here, this festival is also known as \u201cKhichadi\u201d because on this day people from Uttar Pradesh take dips in the holy river Ganga and make Khichadi. They put a fine amount of rice & daal with a certain amount of salt, turmeric and one potato in a plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, post taking bath each family member gets his own plate and does the process and softly mixes the items of the plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, it is given to the Sadhu or beggars. In addition, this auspicious day has a significant mark in the holy month of Magh Mela of Allahabad\/Prayagraj. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– Gujarat <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is one of the most awaited festivals. On this day people from Gujarat gather together and give gifts to family and friends. Later in the day time, everyone gathers on the terrace and participate in the kite flying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One may easily observe the excitement in the vibes on each face and hear the noise of people saying \u201cKai Po Che\u201d after winning over the kite flying competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this state, it is an auspicious day to grant scholarships to students for astrology, philosophy, and other higher studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– Bengal <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEvery year, people of Bengal celebrate the occasion of Makar Sankranti on a grand scale. A grand fair\/ Mela takes place at Ganga Sagar. Here, people believe Ganga dives into the hind ashes of sixty thousand ancestors of King Bhagirath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– Assam<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAssam holds an imposing gala on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The festival is celebrated in the form of Bhogali Bihu. On this day, people gather together and pray to Lord Sun for a rich harvest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– Tamil Nadu <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPongal is the other name for the people of Tamil Nadu. Here, people celebrate with great zeal. For the people of Tamil, Nadu this festival holds the value similar to the festival of Deepawali. Furthermore, particularly for farmers, this festival is very important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– Kerala <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHere, devotees celebrate a 40 days long festival in the form of anushthana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– Maharashtra<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn Maharashtra, it is the day to exchange tilguds (sesame seed laddoo) of numerous colors, jaggery, and til laddoo. Also, Maharashtra\u2019s entire population believes in serving til-polis for lunch on the occasion of Makara Sankranti. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, they say \u201ctil-gul ghya, god god bola\u2019\u201d meaning \u201ceat these tilguds and speak sweet\u201d. On this day, people visit their friends and relatives and offer them til laddoo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– Andhra Pradesh <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMakar Sankranti is the harvest festival for the people of Andhra Pradesh. It is a day for worship and a grand celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The celebration is called Pedda Panduga which means a huge festival in Andhra. Alongside the grand festivity on the first day, Bhogithe third-day Kanuma and fourth-day Mukkanuma are celebrated with enthusiasm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>– Punjab<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAs a matter of fact, the state of Punjab is famous for its enthusiastic people. Here, the festivity of Sankrant is known as Lohri. Also, on this day, people set huge bonfires, sing and dance on folksongs. In addition, people throw sugarcane, rice, and sweets in the bonfire and pray for a good harvest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In point of fact, a huge farming population of India belongs to Punjab which makes this an important festival of people of Punjab. Therefore, people gather in groups and perform Bhangra and later they consume Sankranti special food. Hence, it is a wonderful sight to witness on the day of Sankrant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n