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People take a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Photo: PTI)
People take a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Photo: PTI)
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While this day is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in North India, in Tamil Nadu it is celebrated as Pongal. (Photo: PTI)
While this day is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in North India, in Tamil Nadu it is celebrated as Pongal. (Photo: PTI)
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In Different parts of the country, Makar Sankranti is celebrated by flyting kites. (Photo: PTI)
In Different parts of the country, Makar Sankranti is celebrated by flyting kites. (Photo: PTI)
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People in Punjab celebrate the next day of Lohri as Maghi Mela and take a dip in a pond at the Golden temple. (Photo: PTI)
People in Punjab celebrate the next day of Lohri as Maghi Mela and take a dip in a pond at the Golden temple. (Photo: PTI)
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Devotees take a dip in the ganga river in Prayagraj during Magh Mela on Makar Sankranti. (Photo: PTI)
Devotees take a dip in the ganga river in Prayagraj during Magh Mela on Makar Sankranti. (Photo: PTI)
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The day as celebrated with a bull fight, known as Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. (Photo: PTI)
The day as celebrated with a bull fight, known as Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. (Photo: PTI)
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People perform a ritual to celebrate Bhogi in Vijayavada, Aandhra Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)
People perform a ritual to celebrate Bhogi in Vijayavada, Aandhra Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)
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A night before the Makar Sankranti festival, north Indians celebrate Lohri to celebrate the harvest. (Photo: PTI)
A night before the Makar Sankranti festival, north Indians celebrate Lohri to celebrate the harvest. (Photo: PTI)

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