IN PICS | From Pongal To Makar Sankranti, People Across The Country Celebrate Festivals Today

People take a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Photo: PTI)

While this day is celebrated as Makar Sankranti in North India, in Tamil Nadu it is celebrated as Pongal. (Photo: PTI)

In Different parts of the country, Makar Sankranti is celebrated by flyting kites. (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)

Devotees take a dip in the ganga river in Prayagraj during Magh Mela on Makar Sankranti. (Photo: PTI)

The day as celebrated with a bull fight, known as Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. (Photo: PTI)

People perform a ritual to celebrate Bhogi in Vijayavada, Aandhra Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

A night before the Makar Sankranti festival, north Indians celebrate Lohri to celebrate the harvest. (Photo: PTI)