Makar Sankranti & Tusu Festival 2026: A Celebration of Harvest, Hope, and Heritage
Makar Sankranti & Tusu Festival 2026: A Celebration of Harvest, Hope, and Heritage Introduction Makar Sankranti is one of India’s most ancient and widely celebrated festivals, marking the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign Makara (Capricorn). Observed in mid-January every year, it symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of longer, warmer days. In eastern India—particularly Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and parts of Bihar —this auspicious occasion blends beautifully with the Tusu Festival (Tusu Parab) , a vibrant folk celebration rooted in agrarian life. In 2026 , Makar Sankranti and Tusu Festival once again come together as a powerful expression of gratitude, cultural identity, and rural unity. The 5W and 1H of Makar Sankranti & Tusu Festival (2026) 1. WHAT – What is Makar Sankranti and Tusu Festival? Makar Sankranti is a solar festival celebrating the northward journey ( Uttarayan ) of the Sun, associated with prosperity, renewal, and harvest. Tusu Festival...