Makara Sankranti in Karnataka, known as 'suggi habba,' celebrates the harvest of seasonal crops like rice, sugarcane, beans, gourds, apple ber, and more. The occasion marks the arrival of spring ...

MYSURU: Film buffs across the state, who were hoping to watch new films slated for release this Sankranti season on ... the general body meeting of the Karnataka Film Exhibitors’ Federation ...

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is ... A call on the exercise, however, will be taken only after Sankranti by Union Home Minister Amit Shah who is scheduled to visit the State around ...

Makara Sankranti marks the beginning of the new year when the sun transitions into longer days and moves to the zodiac Capricorn. The festival is celebrated to pay tribute to the harvest gods for ...

The festival is especially celebrated in Odisha and Karnataka to enjoy the achievement of the farmers in growing rice fields just as a pregnant mother rejoices and feels proud of her womb. Thus, Tula ...

Pongal is celebrated in Karnataka as Sankranti. The festival is celebrated in a similar fashion like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. But what makes Pongal different in Karnataka is ...

Makar Sankranti 2024 History and Significance ... The festival is celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Rajasthan. There are variations of this festival across ...

Makar Sankranti is marked in Karnataka by exchanging Ellu-Bella, a sweet dish made of sesame seeds, jaggery, coconut, and roasted peanuts that stands for peace and harmony. Sugarcane is a ...

Farmers in Karnataka joyfully celebrate Makar Sankranti as Suggi habba (harvest festival) announcing the end of the reaping season. The one dish that takes centre stage is the dry preparation ...

Gujarat celebrates Makar Sankranti as Uttarayan, a vibrant festival of kites. The skies are filled with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. People gather on ...