Mon Jan 13 14:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Happy Sankranti 2025: Telugu New Year Ushers in Joy and Prosperity
**Hyderabad, India** – Makers Sankranti, a major Hindu festival, was celebrated across Telugu states on January 15th, 2025. The festival marks the sun’s transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn, and is traditionally observed with feasts, games like *basavanna*, and prayers to Surya Bhagavan, the sun god.
Devotees believe that worshipping Surya Bhagavan on this day brings prosperity and well-being throughout the year. The festival is a time for family gatherings and the exchange of good wishes for happiness and success. Many people used the opportunity to let go of past regrets and embrace the new year with optimism.
This year’s Sankranti celebrations were marked by widespread joy and festivities, with people sharing wishes for a prosperous and happy year ahead. The festival’s significance extends beyond religious observance, symbolizing renewal, hope, and the bounty of the harvest.
In related news, the EPFO issued an alert reminding employees to complete certain tasks by January 15th to avoid missing out on ELI scheme benefits.
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