Makar Sankranti 2023: Devotees Take Holy Dip In River Ganga To Mark Celebrations — SEE PICS

Makar Sankranti celebrations have begun across the country to mark the beginning of the new solar year and the harvest season.

Visuals of celebrations and preparations across the nation for Makar Sankranti

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, people buy Tilkuts and eat them as part of the tradition. It is usually eaten along with curd, flattened rice and jaggery. (Image Source: PTI)

Devotees take a holy dip in river Ganga in Haridwar on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Image Source: Twitter | @ANINewsUP)

Devotees take a holy dip in 'Sarovar' at Golden Temple in Amritsar and offer prayers on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Image Source: Twitter | @ANI)

An ariel view of Sagar Island where pilgrims gathered for Gangasagar Mela-2023 on Makar Sankranti, in South 24 Parganas. (Image Source: PTI)

Making Rangoli is a part of the celebration. In this visual women of West Bengal's Nadia district can be seen making rangolis on Makar Sankranti. (Image Source: PTI)

A kite maker creates life-size kites carrying pictures of political leaders ahead of Makar Sankranti festival, in Jaipur. (Image Source: PTI)

A woman of Lankamura village on the outskirts of Agartala paints Rangoli on the walls of her house. (Image Source: PTI)

Small businesses have a comparatively good day on Makar Sankranti as customers throng the shops to buy festival related products. (Image Source: PTI)