Why is a good harvest important? Because it ensures a good supply of groceries and vegetables in the markets. And why are talking about harvests now? This is the time of the year when farmers and people in general offer thanks for a good harvest.

The festival is celebrated across the country and is called different names. But the meaning is the same. It also signals the end of winter as the sun migrates from Sagittarius (Dhanur) to Capricorn (Makara).

Welcome the sun with this video that tells you how we celebrate Makara Sankaranti.