Makar Sankranti and Other Harvest Festivals of India

Indian Harvest Festivals: India as a diverse country is full of many festivals that celebrate many events and are a reflection of various mythological stories. Harvest Celebrations are One of these celebrations that can be seen, are the harvest festivals in different States of India.

 Due to different climates and cropping patterns, India celebrates these Harvest festivals at different times of the year. India being an agrarian economy, with the majority of its population dependent on agriculture owes their growth and prosperity to Mother Earth and nature. Hence they celebrate harvest festivals. Some of the popular festivals are Bihu, Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti, etc.

 Harvest festivals are a moment to celebrate the food that has been cultivated. Different states, communities, and religions with great zeal and enthusiasm celebrate these harvest festivals. It’s a way through which farmers express their gratitude for their abundance of crops and seek blessings from nature and the almighty