India celebrates Makar Sankranti with fervour, devotees take holy dip in Ganga

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti, which is observed on January 14 every year, is known by various names in different parts of the country such as Pongal, Bihu and Maghi.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion while devotees in Varanasi and Uttarakhand took holy dips in the Ganga river.

Municipal Corporation of Smart City organised a Makar Sankranti Kite Festival

In Bhopal, the Municipal Corporation of Smart City organised a Makar Sankranti Kite Festival. Residents gathered in large numbers, enjoying activities like street cricket, badminton, tug of war and kite flying.

Devotees in Bihar performed rituals at Gandhi Ghat

Devotees in Bihar performed rituals at Gandhi Ghat, Patna on the occasion

Devotees took a dip in the 'Sarovar'

In Punjab, where the festival is called Maghi, devotees took a dip in the 'Sarovar' at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Devotees and hermits in West Bengal were seen performing rituals around Gangasagar

Devotees and hermits in West Bengal were seen performing rituals around Gangasagar at South 24 Parganas and the Hoogly river