SANKRANTI – A FESTIVAL OF HARVEST, HOPE, AND HARMONY
SANKRANTI – A FESTIVAL OF HARVEST, HOPE, AND HARMONY India is a land of seasons, celebrations, and soulful traditions. Among its many festivals, Sankranti shines as a festival that celebrates nature, nourishment, and new beginnings . It is not merely a ritualistic occasion but a joyful thanksgiving to the Sun, the Earth, and the farmer , whose tireless hands feed the nation. Sankranti is a festival where science blends beautifully with spirituality , and joy flows naturally through homes, fields, and hearts. Celebrated mainly in January, Sankranti marks the harvest season , when crops ripen golden under the generous sunlight. It is one of the few Indian festivals celebrated on a fixed date, usually January 14 or 15 , symbolizing the Sun’s northward journey . This celestial movement is seen as a positive, auspicious, and progressive phase in human life. Sankranti is not a single-day celebration. It is a four-day festival , each day carrying its own charm, customs, and cultural m...