Makara Sankranti (Bangla: মকর সংক্রান্তি)
Also calledMagha
Môkôr Sôngkrānti
Mela
Maghi
Bhogi
Observed byHindus and other people
TypeReligious & Cultural
SignificanceFestival of Harvest, welcome longer days, sun worship
CelebrationsKite flying, bonfires, fairs, surya puja in river, feast, arts, dance, socialization
Date14 January (Depends on Hindu Calendar Correlation)
2019 date15 January
2020 date15 January
Related toMaghe Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Shakrain, Maghi (Sikhism)