Several communities celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mumbai on Monday. Pics/ANI

Tamil Hindu women offer prayers as they cook special food to celebrate the harvest festival of Pongal at Dharavi, one of the world's largest slums, in Mumbai, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Pics/Shadab Khan
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Sunday, fed cows at his residence in the national capital, New Delhi. Pics/PTI

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Along with whole India, Mumbaikars are also celebrating the auspicious Maka Sankranti. Apart from all the rituals and celebration, flying Kites during Makar Sankranti occupies a major part of the festival. Mid-day's Ashish Raje captures moments of commoners fly kites amid Makar Sankranti celebration in Mumbai. (All Pictures credit: Ashish Raje/Mid-day)

Two years after the pandemic, people across the country will be celebrating Makar Sankranti in full fervour.&nbsp; The festival is celebrated by flying kite and eating some of the traditional lip-smacking food for the annual winter harvest festival. The festival is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and is observed by Hindus on January 14 every year. See pics Photo/PTI

Flying kites is a tradition many people follow in western India while celebrating Makar Sankranti. While til gul laddoos usually try to steal the show, kite-flying is not far behind. Bandra kite-maker Ahmed Qazi&rsquo;s family has been catering to avid kite flying enthusiasts for over seven decades, and don&rsquo;t intend to stop any time soon

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