Makar(a) Sankranti is the only Hindu festival based on the solar calendar instead of the lunar. Makar Sankranti is the celebration of the sun's journey from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and ...

Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

The start of Dhanur Mas is observed with special puja offered to Lord Jagannath. The festival of Makar Sankranti signifies the end of Dhanur Mas. This day, as all other Sankranti, is celebrated by ...

This is understood as a prohibition of using animal and human forms in texts, textiles and architecture. Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The ...

It is said that it is extremely fulfilling to donate food and clothes on this day. Karka Sankranti is the start of the monsoon season that marks the time agriculture, which is an important source of ...

For the past 30 years, a large community of the Indian diaspora in Hong Kong have gathered on January 14 to celebrate the kite flying festival called Makar Sankranti. The event was organised by ...

Connor Makar is a published author and Staff Writer for VG247. He remains a fan of fighting games, MMOs, RPGs, and the best the triple-A industry has to offer. A first class graduate, Connor ...

One such occasion is Kanya Sankranti, which occurs when the Sun moves from Leo to Virgo. This festival, particularly vibrant ...

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Taylor Makar joins the Black Bears after playing at one of Maine head coach Ben Barr’s previous stops at UMass. “I have a history with Ben Barr. He recruited me to UMass ...

When Cale Makar danced through the Winnipeg Jets for one of the prettiest postseason goals in franchise history, he pointed ...

Makar notched two assists in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets. Makar helped out on the Avalanche's last two goals as they tried to make a comeback effort. The defenseman has assisted on ...

The movie is originally set for a January 10, 2025 release, speculations suggest the film may miss its Sankranti debut. Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' is also slated for release during the same ...