Maghe Sankranti Festival: Celebrating New Beginnings and Prosperity in Nepal

Maghe Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal and parts of India. It marks the sun’s transition into the Capricorn zodiac (Makara Rashi), symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of longer, warmer days. In Nepal, Maghe Sankranti is celebrated with special rituals, feasts, holy baths, and