Langar, kite flying mark Makar Sankranti celebrations in city

The festival of Makar Sankranti was celebrated across the city with hundreds of devotees paying obeisance at local gurdwaras and temples. Right from early in the morning, religious places witnessed a huge rush of devotees, for whom the day held special significance.

A number of stalls of ‘langar’ were put up by residents where devotees savoured prasad, tea, samosa, puri, chana etc. It is believed that Makar Sankranti marks the end of harsh winter and is also the day when rabi crops, particularly sugarcane, are harvested.

Long queues of devotees could be spotted outside gurdwaras, and most spent their time listening to kirtan. Many residents were seen flying kites on the occasion. At home too, the residents prepared kheer and ate it in the morning.

Devotees were also seen feeding animals and birds, including cows and pigeons as it is believed one must donate on the auspicious day.