Bhubaneswar, Jan. 14 -- The sacred festival of Makar Sankranti is being celebrated across country including in Odisha on Wednesday, marking a significant transition in the Hindu calendar.

The festival ushers in a vibrant atmosphere nationwide, with different regions observing the occasion under various names and traditions.

Makar Sankranti signifies the Sun God's movement from the Sagittarius zodiac sign into Capricorn, heralding the beginning of Uttarayan, considered highly auspicious. Devotees believe that taking a holy dip and offering charity during favourable moments on this day brings spiritual merit and prosperity. As a result, religious activities and rituals are being widely observed across temples and sacred sites.

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