Video - Exploring Makar Sankranti: A Festive Celebration in India

Narrator:Hello, kids! Today, we're going to learn about a festival celebrated in India called Makar Sankranti. Are you ready? Kids:Yes Narrator:Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14th every year. It marks the sun's transition into Capricorn, ending the winter solstice and bringing longer days. Kids:Oh, that's interesting Narrator:It is! People across India celebrate in different ways. In Gujarat, it's all about kite flying. Have you flown a kite? Kids:Yes! Narrator:On Makar Sankranti, the skies of Gujarat are filled with colorful kites. and In Tamil Nadu, it's called Pongal, a four-day harvest festival. People decorate homes with kolams. Kids: wow Narrator: In Punjab, it's Lohri with bonfires and sweets, and in Assam, it's Magh Bihu with bonfires and traditional foods. Kids: Amazing Narrator: Makar Sankranti unites people across India. You can celebrate by flying kites or making Pongal and kolams with your family. Kids:Happy Makar Sankranti