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Makar Sankranti 2024: A Look At Celebrations Around The Country- IN PICS

This year, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated on January 15. On this occasion, let's take a glimpse of celebrations around the country.

This year, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated on January 15. On this occasion, let's take a glimpse of celebrations around the country.

Makar Sankranti 2024 Celebrations Around India

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BJP senior leader Kailash Vijayvargiya flies kite on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, in Indore. (Image Source: PTI)
BJP senior leader Kailash Vijayvargiya flies kite on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, in Indore. (Image Source: PTI)
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Rescuers on boat patrol as devotees gather to take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, in Prayagraj. (Image Source: PTI)
Rescuers on boat patrol as devotees gather to take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, in Prayagraj. (Image Source: PTI)
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A man clicks a selfie with a kite, bearing an image of Lord Ram, during a kite festival organised on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', at Marine Drive in Mumbai. (Image Source: PTI)
A man clicks a selfie with a kite, bearing an image of Lord Ram, during a kite festival organised on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', at Marine Drive in Mumbai. (Image Source: PTI)
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A sadhu blows a horn instrument to attract devotees gathered on Makar Sankranti festival to take holy dip in the Ajoy river, in Birbhum district of West Bengal. (Image Source: PTI)
A sadhu blows a horn instrument to attract devotees gathered on Makar Sankranti festival to take holy dip in the Ajoy river, in Birbhum district of West Bengal. (Image Source: PTI)
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav during Makar Sankranti festival celebrations at RJD chief Lalu Prasad's residence in Patna. (Image Source: PTI)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav during Makar Sankranti festival celebrations at RJD chief Lalu Prasad's residence in Patna. (Image Source: PTI)
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Devotees arrive to take a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the annual 'Magh Mela' at Sangam, in Prayagraj. (Image Source: PTI)
Devotees arrive to take a holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the annual 'Magh Mela' at Sangam, in Prayagraj. (Image Source: PTI)
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People take holy dip in the Sarayu river on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', in Ayodhya. (Image Source: PTI)
People take holy dip in the Sarayu river on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', in Ayodhya. (Image Source: PTI)
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Pilgrims after taking holy bath at the Sagar Island on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during Gangasagar Mela, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. (Image Source: PTI)
Pilgrims after taking holy bath at the Sagar Island on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during Gangasagar Mela, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. (Image Source: PTI)
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People take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', in Varanasi. (Image Source: PTI)
People take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', in Varanasi. (Image Source: PTI)
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A priest applies 'tilak' on forehead of a devotee during rituals at the bank of Ganga river on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', in Patna. (Image Source: PTI)
A priest applies 'tilak' on forehead of a devotee during rituals at the bank of Ganga river on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti', in Patna. (Image Source: PTI)
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Young women participate in the kite festival organised to celebrate Makar Sankranti festival, at Motilal Nehru Police Stadium in Bhopal. (Image Source: PTI)
Young women participate in the kite festival organised to celebrate Makar Sankranti festival, at Motilal Nehru Police Stadium in Bhopal. (Image Source: PTI)

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