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Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi share adorable moments from their son Vaayuv’s 1st Makar Sankranti. See pics

Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi share adorable moments from their son Vaayuv’s 1st Makar Sankranti. See pics

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Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi embraced parenthood in September 2025, when they welcomed their son, Vaayuv. Recently, the couple melted hearts on social media as they shared glimpses from their son’s first Makar Sankranti celebration. They posted a series of intimate family pictures, offering fans a peek into their joyful festive moments. Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi’s cute moment with son during Makar Sankranti. Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi’s Makar Sankranti celebration On Friday, Varun and Lavanya shared some adorable pictures from their Makar Sankranti celebrations. In the photos, the couple are seen dressed in traditional attire in shades of pink, while their little one is dressed in a yellow traditional outfit. One of the pictures shows Varun holding his son lovingly and playing with him, as Lavanya sits beside them, smiling radiantly. Another frame features the couple posing with family members, capturing the spirit of togetherness. Sharing the post, Varun extended festive wishes to his followers and wrote, “Sankranthi wishes to each and every one of you! This festival is even more special …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrates new beginnings with Raj Nidimoru on first Makar Sankranti after marriage

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrates new beginnings with Raj Nidimoru on first Makar Sankranti after marriage

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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Makar Sankranti was especially memorable this year, as she celebrated the festival for the first time with her husband and producer Raj Nidimoru. She marked the occasion by sharing a goofy selfie with him. On December 1, last year, Samantha surprised all her fans by sharing pictures of her wedding ceremony with Raj. Samantha celebrates new beginnings with Raj On Thursday, Samantha took to Instagram Stories to give her fans a glimpse into how she celebrated her first Makar Sankranti after her marriage with Raj. Samantha shared a selfie in which both are seen posing while the actor is seen making a goofy face. Samantha shared the sweet picture with Raj and wrote, “Sankranthi vibes.” In the photo, Samantha and Raj were seen seated in a car, twinning in red traditional outfits. While both embraced ethnic wear, Samantha struck a goofy expression while Raj was seen smiling. Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayana, Makara, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu festival celebrated throughout India and Nepal. It marks the Sun’s entry …

The Raja Saab Hindi Box Office: Prabhas, and Sanjay Dutt’s film is a DISASTER; Collects Rs 1.25 crore on Makar Sankranti

The Raja Saab Hindi Box Office: Prabhas, and Sanjay Dutt’s film is a DISASTER; Collects Rs 1.25 crore on Makar Sankranti

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The Raja Saab registered a nominal spike of 10 percent on Wednesday, adding Rs. 1.25 crore to the tally. The jump was recorded due to Makar Sankranti. However, that’s not going to change anything for the fate of the movie, which was sealed in its opening weekend itself.  The total cume of The Raja Saab has now reached Rs. 17.25 crore net at the Hindi box office. The Prabhas starrer not only disappointed at the box office but also on the content front. The movie opened to poor word-of-mouth, which is one of the major reasons why the movie is heading towards a disastrous end.  The fantasy horror-comedy romantic entertainer doesn’t have much fuel left. It is likely to wind its first week around Rs. 18 crore. Since the trends are dull, The Raja Saab won’t be able to hold many screens this weekend. The Maruthi directorial is expected to wind up its entire run around Rs. 20 crore net mark in Hindi. Even if it manages to cross the Rs. 20 crore mark, it …

Makar Sankranti 2026: Jr NTR, Suriya, Namrata Shirodkar and other South stars share special wishes to fans

Makar Sankranti 2026: Jr NTR, Suriya, Namrata Shirodkar and other South stars share special wishes to fans

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The auspicious week has kicked off. Yesterday, many of us celebrated the festival of Lohri. Today (January 14, 2025), we are celebrating Bhogi and Makar Sankranti. Hence, many South stars took to their respective social media handles to extend warm wishes to fans and followers. Among them were Jr. NTR, Suriya, Namrata Shirodkar, and many more. Take a look! Celebs extend Bhogi, Makar Sankranti wishes The day kicked off with many of us getting dressed up, all set to worship the Gods and celebrate the Indian festival of Makar Sankranti and Bhogi. Soon, celebs dropped heartfelt wishes for fans to mark this auspicious occasion. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), War 2 actor Jr. NTR wrote, “Wishing everyone a very Happy Pongal.” Actor Suriya Sivakumar gave a special surprise to his fans by releasing the film, VaaVaathiyaar, today, on the occasion of Pongal. Sharing the announcement poster of his new film on the microblogging site, the actor expressed, “Wish you all a Happy Pongal and Sankaranthi! Hearty wishes Karthi and team #VaaVaathiyaar.” Next up was actress …

Makar Sankranti is about making tilgul at home: Bhagyashree

Makar Sankranti is about making tilgul at home: Bhagyashree

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On Makar Sankranti, the festival of kites, and fresh starts, actor Bhagyashree shares her personal rituals and childhood memories associated with the harvest celebration. The actress opens up about tradition, wellness, and the meaning of new beginnings. Bhagyashree Recalling simpler times and how she celebrated Makar Sankranti as a child she says, “When we were kids, we used to go to Vadodara, for Sankranti, which was my naniyal. That was where we would get to see so many different types of kites, amazing unusual shapes and designs. My nanaji and mama would teach us how to fly them, they loved flying kites.” She adds that times have changed but the festival continues to remain special. “Kite flying was something we did as children, learning how to move and manoeuvre the kite with the manja and make the kite soar into the sky. But now, as one grows up and becomes aware of the harm it can cause to birds while they are flying, it’s something we consciously avoid, even though it is beautiful to see …

Shreyas Talpade: I want my daughter Aadya to experience Makar Sankranti

Shreyas Talpade: I want my daughter Aadya to experience Makar Sankranti

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On Makar Sankranti, a celebration that signifies renewal, gratitude, and the harvest season, actor Shreyas Talpade gets into a special shoot for HTCity, that involves kite flying and binging on tilgul (jaggery and sesame candy coated with sesame seeds). Shreyas shares his thoughts on the festival that heralds the sun’s northward journey and brings communities together across the country. Shreyas Talpade/ Satish Bate Getting nostalgic as he spots kites, Shreyas shares, “Makar Sankranti is the day I miss my father the most. He used to be like an overenthusiastic child every Makar Sankranti, it was his favourite festival. He taught us kite flying, the nitty- gritties of ‘pench ladana’ and everything involved with kite flying. He would get loads of kites, manjha and phirki. We would visit our relatives in Vadodara and begin as early as 8am till night. Vadodara has a tradition of candle balloons and he would be completely immersed in it. Being the youngest in the family I was the guy who held the manjha, tied the kanni and was given other …

PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal

PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on wednesday wrote to citizens across the country, extending his warm greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal, festivals that mark the harvest season in different parts of India. In a letter, the Prime Minister said the festival symbolises hope and positivity. He said that Sankranti is celebrated in various forms across the country, but with the same spirit and enthusiasm. Highlighting its importance for farmers, he said the festival is an occasion to express gratitude to those who nourish the nation through their hard work. Extending wishes on Magh Bihu, PM Modi described the festival as a reflection of Assamese culture and a celebration of joy, warmth and brotherhood. He said Magh Bihu marks the completion of the harvest season and encourages gratitude and contentment. The Prime Minister also acknowledged the contribution of farmers and wished peace, good health and success for everyone. On the occasion of Pongal, the Prime Minister greeted people with a “Vanakkam” and said the festival highlights the close bond between humans and nature. He …

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan 2026 wishes: ChatGPT, Nano Banana prompts for festive greetings | Technology News

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan 2026 wishes: ChatGPT, Nano Banana prompts for festive greetings | Technology News

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Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated to mark the sun’s transition into Capricorn, typically on January 14 or 15. It signifies the end of winter and the onset of longer days.  As a harvest festival, its observance varies across regions, featuring traditions like kite flying, preparing foods from new harvests, and making offerings to the Sun God. Known by various names such as Pongal and Uttarayan, it promotes gratitude for harvests and seeks future blessings, fostering community togetherness and festive celebrations.  If you are planning to share festive greetings with your loved ones, AI is at your disposal. ChatGPT and Nano Banana are the best tools that allow you to create images that match the fervour of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.  Here are five prompts to help you create images across various platforms to greet your loved ones for this festival. Here is what ChatGPT provided with the below prompts (Image: ChatGPT) Traditional Harvest Celebration (Pan-India greetings) “Ultra-detailed festive illustration of (insert festival name) celebrations in India, golden sunrise over lush green fields, farmers joyfully …

Makar Sankranti 2026: Indian Railways To Run 150 Special Trains For Telangana, Andhra | Check Routes | India News

Makar Sankranti 2026: Indian Railways To Run 150 Special Trains For Telangana, Andhra | Check Routes | India News

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Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 10:04 IST In response to strong demands from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, the South-Central Railway has also announced additional trains from Narsapuram, Kakinada, and Srikakulam. Makar Sankranti 2026: Indian Railways To Run 150 Special Trains For Telugu States (Representative image) In view of the upcoming festival of Makar Sakranti, the South-Central Railway is set to run 150 special trains to combat the heavy rush during the festival, said South Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) A. Sridhar. In response to strong demands from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, the South-Central Railway has also announced additional trains from Narsapuram, Kakinada, Srikakulam, and Vizag, he said, as cited by news agency ANI. “We’ve announced 150 special trains. There is huge demand from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, so we have also announced connecting trains from Narsapuram, Kakinada, Srikakulam and Vizag,” he told the outlet. In addition to the special services, “around 600 plus trains are being continued for Sankranti,” ensuring connectivity to the North, East, and South regions of India during …

Ambani bahu Radhika Merchant celebrates her first Makar Sankranti with Anant Ambani with a kite flying session [Watch viral video]

Ambani bahu Radhika Merchant celebrates her first Makar Sankranti with Anant Ambani with a kite flying session [Watch viral video]

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant‘s wedding turned out to be the event of the decade. Mukesh Ambani and family went all out to celebrate the occassion. Their wedding extended over days with the most well-known personalities from across the world blessing the couple. After a few pre-wedding events, they got married in Mumbai at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on July 12, 2024. Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, Sachin Tendulkar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and many more attended the event. Now, a video from Radhika Merchant’s first Makar Sankranti celebration as Ambani bahu has gone viral. Also Read – Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani celebrate their first Christmas together in Jamnagar [see pics] A video has gone viral on social media shows the Ambani family celebrating Makar Sankranti. The video is reportedly from Antilia and shows members flying kites on the terrace. It looks like all the members came together to celebrate the festival. The video is taken from far so not everyone is clearly visible but it is …