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Of the twelve sankrantis, Makara Sankranti on January 14th is the most significant; the sun passes through the winter solstice, from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn Makar.
Anju Bhargava: Makar Sankranti: A Hindu Celebration Of Science And Spirituality Anju Bhargava 2011
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Of the twelve sankrantis, Makara Sankranti on January 14th is the most significant; the sun passes through the winter solstice, from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn Makar.
Anju Bhargava: Makar Sankranti: A Hindu Celebration Of Science And Spirituality Anju Bhargava 2011
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Makara Sankranti is celebrated in Kerala at Sabarimala where the Makara Jyothi is visible followed by the Makara Vilakku celebrations.
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Makara Sankranti is the day when the Sun God begins its ascendancy and entry into the Northern Hemisphere.
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Makara Sankranti marks the commencement of the sun's journey to the Northern Hemisphere
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In her message, Patil said, "On the auspicious occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens."
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Bangalore: Two weeks after Makara Sankranti, Bangaloreans are still experiencing an unusual chilly weather.
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Makara Sankranti marks the commencement of the sun's journey to the Northern Hemisphere
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Poetry News: BERHAMPUR: M.S.V. Gangaraju, a local Telugu short story writer and poet, was honoured on Sunday for his recent achievement of winning consolation prize for his poetry 'Telugu Talli V.ibhavam' in a contest organised by Writers 'Guild of India on the eve of Makara Sankranti.
GotPoetry.com News 2010
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New Delhi, Jan 13 President Pratibha Patil today greeted the nation on the occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal being celebrated today.
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