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Happy makar sankranti and poush parban.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 13 Jan 23

In India in the middle of january hindus celebrate makar sankranti and poush parban. At this time in many parts of India the first crops that are harvested are offered to God. People invite neighbours and offer food. Bengalies...

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The festival of Harvest in India

Anindita Sengupta @aninditasen (18198) • Raurkela, India 13 Jan 22

Today and tomorrow is the Harvest Festival all over India. Tomorrow is Makar Sankranti. In Bengal it's called "Posh Parban" in the North it's called " Lohri" in the South it's "Pongal" and in Assam it's called " Bihu". Goddess...

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EAT.. SLEEP.. REPEAT.. That's what MAKAR SANKRANTI is for ME..

Sheali @Sheali (7461) • India 15 Jan 19

Today, as I mentioned in my previous post, we are celebrating MAKAR SANKRANTI.. So basically we have a holiday and we are just enjoying good food prepared at home and also given by neighbors.. It was fun to have so many sweet...

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MAKAR SANKRANTI..

Sheali @Sheali (7461) • India 14 Jan 19

Today is the day when we get to eat special sweets, which are prepared at home specifically for this festival.. My mom is busy in the kitchen while I am busy MY Lotting.. I will also make something in the evening.....

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Tilkut during Makar Sankranti in India.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 15 Jan 17

Makar Sankranti in India is celebrated in the month of January every year. It is the festival of harvest of crops. The first crops are offered to the Gods. Tilkut, rewri and tilpatali are eaten as products of til, rice and gur.

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Payesh and patishapta during Makar Sankranti.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 14 Jan 17

In India on 14th January, Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over the country. It is festival of rice harvest and harvest of other crops during winter. Payesh is made of rice and milk and gur, and patishapta is made with coconuts,...

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