Makar Sankranti is one of the year's first festivals of India. The country joyfully kicks off the year with a tapestry of colours and traditions: Gujarat's soaring kites. Punjab's blazing bonfires. Tamil Nadu's bubbling Pongal pot....
As the year winds down, regardless of what it may have been, the belief is that the next year will be better, and that is what gives December its edge.
Stars get in a festive mood on social media, as they celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri.
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Here's how to make sesame seed brittles for Makar Sankranti. Share your fav recipes!