Maghe Sankranti
Maghe Sankranti Festival Celebration in Nepal Maghe Sankranti festival is one of the popular Nepalese festival. Which is also called Makar Sankranti. The people of this country celebrate it with their heart open. That’s why there is a public holiday on this occasion. It falls on the 1st of Magh (Nepali date). People believe this day is the change of season and welcoming summer. Maghe Sankranti festival is the festival of God, Sun. It is also known as the symbol of power, wisdom. People will have Chaku, Tilko Laddu, Tarul and ghee that we can see in most of the houses. On this day people also go and take a bath in the river. Rivers like Devghat, Dolalghat, Baraha Kshetra, Ridi (Kaligandaki river), The Sachi Tirtha at Trivenighat and other rivers are famous for taking a bath with spiritual purpose. Many devote from India come here for a holy dip. People of Terai region are more likely to celebrate it. Maghe Sankranti Festival is also called Makar Sankranti. Maghi