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Makar Sankramana
 This is observed in the 14th January every year when the sun enters the sign of Capricorn. On this day, the people exchange till and jaggery as a token of their love and affection.
It is a celebration of the occasion of the 'ascent' of the sun to the north (Uttarayana). In
Maharashtra, Karnataka as well as parts of Andhra, Makar
Sankranti is a day of goodwill and friendship. Sesame Ladoos and sugar drops are distributed as a symbol of the need to be generous and kind to everyone. Women wear new clothes, new glass bangles and hold get-togethers to share sweets and gifts. A new bride is given ornaments made of sugar drops and her new relatives are invited to meet and welcome her at a haldi kumkum celebration.
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