Makara Sankranti, the day of entry (sankranti) of the sun into the constellation of Capricorn (makara), is the only major Indian festival that follows the solar calendar, falling every year on January 14 (occasionally on the 15th). Roughly 1700 years ago Makara Sankranti coincided with the winter solstice, and many in India continue to regard… Continue reading Makara Sankranti the festival of Harvest & Woman’s Health!