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Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated across India that marks the Sun’s movement into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makara). It’s traditionally seen as the start of longer days and a shift into a more favorable season, and it’s celebrated as a time of gratitude, new beginnings, and community. Different regions celebrate in different ways, kite flying is especially popular in many parts of India, and Pongal is a well-known harvest celebration and dish associated with the season in South India.

To celebrate, we’ll serve Pongal to share a classic harvest-season tradition together. Come hang out, bring friends, and celebrate the season with food, creativity, and time together.

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Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated across India that marks the Sun’s movement into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makara).

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Sunday
Jan 18 2026
03:00pm - 05:00pm

Location: Piedmont Room, John Lewis Student Center

Contact: Ishita Raghuvanshi

In campus calendar: Yes

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  • Created by: sgagliano3
  • Created: 12/29/2025
  • Modified By: Kristen Bailey
  • Modified: 01/15/2026

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