Embracing Tradition: A Makar Sankranti Morning Remembered.

Couple of years back on a chilly morning of 14 Jan the day of Makar Sankranti, as the alarm rang at 5:30 AM, I felt an overwhelming laziness tempting me to return to the warmth of my quilt. Glancing out the window, heavy fog and the chilly embrace of the morning greeted me. Despite the […]

Makar Sakranti. (Beginning of End of Winters).

Today is the first day of Indian month Magha. It is also know as Makar Sankrati. As per the Indian traditions, people on this day take dip in Holy rivers. The month signifies start of end of chilly winters and onset of better weather. People visit religious places to celebrate the day. They prepare their […]