As the sun ascends into the northern hemisphere, people in India celebrate Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that has great religious and astrological significance. Known by different names viz; Pongal, Uttarayan, Lohri, Pedda Panduga, and Bhogali Bihu etc., Makar Sankranti also signifies thanksgiving for good harvest.

Send Sankranti Gifts to India:

Sweets

Chocolates

Dry Fruits

An important custom of Makar Sankranti is presenting Makar Sankranti gifts to married sons and daughter-in-laws. This is to ensure that the tradition of love and respect be carried on for generations to come.

Sankranti Gift Ideas:

Apparel

Watches

Apparel Accessories

The traditional Makar Sankranti gifts include pooja accessories, utensils, etc. However, nowadays people also accompany these with gifts like apparel, portable electronic gadgets, home appliances, and watches etc. on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. You can make this Makar Sankranti memorable with gifts from Infibeam.com which ensures quality with affordability. Do not forget to add a box of sweets from Infibeam.com to make your Makar Sankranti gifts all the more precious.

By: Nilakshi Handique

Books on Festival of India:
Festivals in Regions and Seasons of India
Seasonal Gifts & Festive Celebrations
Festivals of India