Makar Sankranti at Hotel Rama Heritage, Nashik
We have all welcomed 2018 now, and as our country is know for its different culture and festivities, here comes our very first Indian Festival "Makar Sankranti". As the time passes our coming generations have questions in mind, What and why are we celebrating today!!?? Especially here in India, today I was just passing by a kite shop and overheard a little wonder questioning his father "Why do we fly kites today?" So today Hotel Rama Heritage, Nashik would like to tell you about its scientific, astrological and festival significance. What is the meaning of Sankranti? Sankranti means transmigration of Sun from rashi (zodiac sign) to the next. It is the only festival that is celebrated on a fix 14/15th January of English Calendar unlike other Indian Festival dates that vary in Hindu Calendar. Why do we celebrate? It is a Hindu festival which is celebrated in almost all the parts of India and Nepal in a myriad of cultural forms. It is a harvest festi