makar sankranti

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What does makar sankranti mean?

A Hindu harvest festival, usually observed on 15 January, marking the first day of the Sun's transit into Capricorn.

Where does makar sankranti come from?

Borrowed from Hindi मकर संक्रांति (makar saṅkrānti).

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