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Makar Sankranti: 5 key facts parents can share with kids
Here's why India’s mid-January harvest festival still matters today.
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Anushka Pathak - Wed, 14, Jan 2026
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Makar Sankranti is one of India’s most widely observed festivals, marked annually in mid-January. It is celebrated across regions and communities, bringing families and loved ones together through shared customs, food, and traditions.
However, for many children growing up outside India, the festival is far less familiar than widely celebrated festivals like Diwali and Holi. Often marked quietly within households, it lacks the global visibility and commercial presence, making it easier for the younger generations abroad to overlook.
In a fast-paced, digital-first world, it gives children and young adults a practical lens to understand diversity, sustainability, and seasonal living. Here are some facts around Makar Sankranti one can share with the younger generation:
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