The harvest festival is both a religious as well as seasonal observance, and is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God. Makar Sankranti is the first major festival to be celebrated in India and usually takes place in January, this year the festival will be celebrated on January 14.
kite flying...
This day also marks the end of winter and celebrates the harvest of the Rabi crop. According to some beliefs, the tradition of kite flying on Makar Sankranti is being carried out so that people are exposed to the sun rays. Sunning is believed to get rid of the skin infections and illnesses associated with winter.
HAPPY MAKAR SANKRANTI