As families gather around bonfires, they perform rituals such as offering sesame seeds and jaggery, seeking blessings from Agni and Surya Devta for a prosperous harvest.
Makar Sankranti: This year, the AYUSH ministry will hold a Surya Namaskar demonstration programme for around 7.5 million people globally. Devoted to Surya Devta or Sun God, the auspicious occasion of ...