When Is Makar Sankranti 2021? Celebrate With 6 Festive Recipes From 6 States When Is Makar Sankranti 2021? Celebrate With 6 Festive Recipes From 6 States On Makar Sankranti people around the country celebrate in myriad ways, some fly kites, some make special sweets. Here are six festive recipes from states that you may enjoy. Highlights Makar Sankranti is celebrated in many different ways Food plays a crucial role in Sankranti celebrations The year has just begun and India has started gearing up for the first few festivals on the calendar already. This is a particularly auspicious time for Indians, as they begin to celebrate their harvest. Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu are all dedicated to the special change in season and the sun's movement. Makar Sankranti marks the first day of the sun's transit into 'Makara Rashi' (Capricorn), marking the end of the month with the winter solstice, which also marks the beginning of longer and slightly warmer days. Makar Sankranti is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of India.