<P> Makar Sankranti , also known as Makara Sankrānti ( Sanskrit : मकर सङ्क्रान्ति ) or Maghi , is a festival day in the Hindu calendar , in reference to deity Surya ( sun ) . It is observed each year in January . It marks the first day of sun 's transit into the Makara ( Capricorn ) , marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days . </P>
<P> Makar Sankranti , also known as Makara Sankrānti ( Sanskrit : मकर सङ्क्रान्ति ) or Maghi , is a festival day in the Hindu calendar , in reference to deity Surya ( sun ) . It is observed each year in January . It marks the first day of sun 's transit into the Makara ( Capricorn ) , marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days . </P>
to which indian god is makar sakranti dedicated
to which indian god is makar sakranti dedicated
Surya ( sun )
Surya ( sun )