Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival which is celebrated in almost all parts of India with various names. It is also believed that it marks the spring of India which is a traditional event. Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14, 2017. This festival marks the transition of Sun into the Makara Rashi which is a zodiac sign. The movement of Sun which changes from one zodiac sign to the other is known as Sankranti. And the sun moves into the Capricorn zodiac which is termed as Makara, hence the name ‘Makar Sankranti’ evolved.
