What is Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti is one of those Hindu festivals which falls on the same day i.e 14th January (sometimes 15th January) every year. Though this year the festival will be celebrated on 15 January 2024. The reason being the festival date is based upon the solar calendar unlike most Hindu festivals whose date is decided according to lunar calendar. Makar sankranti festival is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Devta). It is also a time for religious practices. For farmers it is a time of harvesting. This festival also signals the end of winter and the beginning of spring. One festival and many significances. No wonder, makar sankranti is a multi- cultural festival which is celebrated with lot of festivity and joy all over India. Wishing a happy and prosperous Makar Sankranti to all our readers. This year Makar Sankranti falls on 14th January 2022.
About this Sankranti Recipes Collection
Here in this post, I am sharing a collection of 30 recipes which you can make for the Makar Sankranti festival. If you don’t eat onion and garlic during this auspicious time, then skip adding them in the recipes listed below. You can also check these collections of Pongal Festival Recipes and Lohri Recipes.
Makar Sankranti Recipes
This Makar Sankranti recipes collection from the archives was first published in April 2016. It has been updated and republished on January 2023.
