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 in south India for instance, celebrates Sankranti as a harvest festival. It is also called Suggi and is an extremely significant day for farmers. Suggi Habba 2018 falls on January 15 and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is known as Pedda Panduga or Makara Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh, Makara Sankranti in Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, Makara Chaula in Odisha ...

Devotees thronged temples offering special prayers. In keeping with tradition, people exchanged sweets made of sesame seeds and jaggery. Also Read - 'Siddaramaiah's name has Ram but he acts like ...

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 ...

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 ...