Makar Sankranti 2026: India Celebrates Harvest Festival with Holy Dips, Kites, and Prayers

• Makar Sankranti, a major harvest festival, was celebrated across India on January 14, 2026, with prayers, holy dips, and kite flying.
• Odisha saw CM Mohan Charan Maji take a holy dip in Baitarani River, while devotees visited Jagannath Temple in Puri and Sun Temple in Konark.
• Rajasthan celebrated with holy dips at Pushkar Sarovar and Galta Tirth; CM Bhajanlal Sharma attended a kite festival near Jal Mahal.
• Lakhs of pilgrims gathered at Sagar Island, West Bengal, for holy dips at the Hooghly River and Bay of Bengal confluence, with rescue drones deployed.
• Gujarat, known as Uttarayan, featured Union Home Minister Amit Shah flying kites in Ahmedabad and visiting the Lord Jagannath temple in Jamalpur.

Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti 2026 was celebrated nationwide with diverse traditions, emphasizing holy dips, kite flying, and community spirit.