Sankranti, the harvest festival celebrated across India, is known by different names in various regions. Here are some of the regional names and variations:
1. Makar Sankranti - Pan-Indian name used in many northern and western states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
2. Pongal - Celebrated in Tamil Nadu as a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God.
3. Lohri - Celebrated in Punjab and Haryana as a festival of bonfires marking the end of winter.
4. Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu) - Celebrated in Assam, marking the harvest season with feasts and cultural activities.
5. Uttarayan - Celebrated in Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan, especially known for the kite festival.
6. Poush Sankranti - Observed in West Bengal with rituals, fairs, and sweet dishes like pitha.
7. Khichdi - In parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the festival is associated with preparing and eating khichdi.
8. Shishur Saenkraat - Celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir.
9. Suggi Habba - In Karnataka, the festival is known as Suggi or Sankranti.
10. Pedda Panduga - In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it is a significant harvest festival.
11. Maghi - Celebrated in Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, often with community gatherings.
12. Tila Sankrant - In Maharashtra, sesame-based sweets like tilgul are shared.
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