Describe about sankranti in 10 lines
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1) Makar Sankranti the pan India festival, known by various names is celebrated on 14th of January.
2) Makar Sankranti comes under solar month of Makara and lunar month of Magha as per the Hindu calendar.
3) People fly kites under the sun to celebrate the festival in many parts of India.
4) As a part of important spiritual practice, on the day of festival people take holy bath in rivers for absolution of sins.
5) Every 12 years, Kumbh Mela (a mass pilgrimage of belief) is organized and on the day of Makar Sankranti millions of people go to Prayag for the bath and offering of prayers to Lord Sun.
6) Many people on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti exchange sweets made up of jaggery and til to express love and joy.
7) Makar Sankranti is somewhat similar to the thanks giving festival celebrated in western part of the world.
8) The day marks the end of the winter season which is known for infections and sickness, early morning sun on the day of festival help people in getting rid of the harmful bacteria.
9) Makar Sankranti has the regional variations and is celebrated with different customs and traditions across India.
10) Apart from India, Makar Sankranti is very famous in Nepal and is celebrated with the name Maghe Sankranti. It marks the end of Poush-unlucky and inauspicious period.