Makar Sankranti was celebrated with great enthusiasm across Mumbai on Tuesday. Pics/Anurag Ahire
The vibrant skies of Mumbai were filled with colorful kites as people of all ages were seen flying kites in parts of the city on Makar Sankranti
The air was buzzing with excitement, as families and friends gathered to celebrate the festival
The energetic spirit of Makar Sankranti was visible in parts of Mumbai with people purchasing kites and kite flying strings
The festival marks the Sun's transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn, heralding the beginning of Uttarayan
On this occasion, bathing in holy rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna during Makar Sankranti is believed to cleanse sins and bestow spiritual merit
The day is also dedicated to acts of charity and devotion. Traditional dishes such as sesame-jaggery laddus, khichdi, and other festive treats grace the occasion
The festival is known by various names in different parts of the country such as Pongal, Bihu, and Maghi apart from Makar Sankranti
The rituals, which include lighting diyas, making offerings of sesame seeds and jaggery, and chanting prayers, area carried out with great reverence by the devotees
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