Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated across India, marking the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. In 2024, Makar Sankranti falls on January 14th, and is a popular festival in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This festival is known by different names across India, such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Uttarayan in Gujarat.