Makar Sankranti 2023: Mumbaikars bring in celebrations with kite flying, tilgul

Updated On: 13 January, 2023 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

This year, Makar Sankranti is going to be quite different for many Mumbaikars because they are finally going to be celebrating it in full fervour after the Covid-19 pandemic. They intend to bring it in with rituals, food and kite flying

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Many Mumbaikars will be celebrating Makar Sankranti after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock

For voice artist Priya Adivarekar, this is going to be her first Makar Sankranti after her marriage and one that she is excited about, especially because it holds so much importance in the Maharashtrian community for a newly married couple. She explains, “It symbolises a ‘new beginning’ and the rituals, blessings act as a harbinger of unity, peace and prosperity. The celebration for a newly married Maharashtrian couple is slightly similar to their first Diwali (Padwa).” The preparations have started days in advance and are actually quite elaborate.

As a new bride celebrating the festival with her new family. Adivarekar’s mother-in-law and her mother will give her a black saree along with ‘halwyache dagine’ (jewellery made of sugar-coated sesame)’. “Since I personally don’t wear black, I chose the next best shade - dark blue, and opted for a traditional Maharashtrian nine-yard saree. And I’ve always been intrigued by those sugar coated jewellery items; we got an ornament for my husband too,” shares the Mumbaikar, who is also a digital content creator.

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