Pongal is Tamil Nadu's harvest festival. This festival is celebrated with traditional dishes like 'Sakkarai Pongal', cattle worship and community festivities. On this day, people express their gratitude to the Sun God and nature for a good harvest.
Magh Bihu is celebrated to mark the harvest' end. People in Assam celebrate this festival with feasts, bonfires, and their traditional dances, like Bihu. It symbolises unity and joy of prosperity.
Uttarayana, celebrated in Gujarat signifies the Sun's transition into Capricorn. People enjoy this festival by flying kites, having community meals, and praying.
This festival, celebrated in Karnataka, is a harvest festival that celebrates farmers' hard work and nature's bounty. Suggi Habba is celebrated with the traditional cuisines and folk dances. People decorate their homes with rangolis made from rice flour.
In states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, people celebrate Khichdi Parv. During this festival, people prepare khichdi and offer it to deities which symbolises simplicity and devotion.
Tilla Sakraant, a traditional festival of Bihar. On this day, people prepare dishes of dahi and chura along with sesame seeds and jaggery. They come together to worship the Sun God.
People in Jammu and Kashmir also celebrate the harvest festival, Shishur Saenkraat. This day is dedicated to family feasts and prayers, which symbolises renewal and gratitude. People prepare and enjoy sweets made of sesame and jaggery on this day.
Uttarayani, celebrated in Uttarakhand, features fairs, cultural events, and traditional dishes. It marks a new season and agricultural significance. On this day, children are given malas made from Ghughti, a pahadi dish that consists of flour, semolina, and jaggery.
Maghi is the harvest festival that's celebrated by Sikhs and Punjabis. This festival features prayers, langars, and joy. It reflects people's gratitude towards nature. On this day, people prepare and enjoy special dishes like 'Roh di Kheer'.