Tue Jan 14 10:48:53 UTC 2025: ## Makar Sankranti 2025: Wishes and Greetings Flood Social Media as Festival Celebrates New Beginnings
**MUMBAI, INDIA –** Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival marking the sun’s entry into Capricorn, was celebrated across India on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025. Observed under various regional names – Pongal, Uttarayan, Lohri, and Bihu – the festival united communities in joyous celebrations of new beginnings, prosperity, and gratitude. Social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook buzzed with well-wishers sharing greetings, images, and messages to mark the auspicious occasion.
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