Makara Sankranti was celebrated by the staff and students on Saturday,13-01-2024.
This special festival signifies the conclusion of winter and the arrival of a fresh harvest season. In Hinduism, Makar Sankranti is a day devoted to honoring the Sun God. It is regarded as a propitious occasion due to its astrological importance. Makar Sankranti is a popular festival celebrated in many parts of India.
Makar’ means Capricorn and ‘sankranti’ means transition, so ‘Makar Sankranti’ means the transition of sun into the Capricorn of the zodiac which is believed as one of the most auspicious occasion as per Hinduism and welcomed by the people with lots of celebration and festivities.