Makar Sankranti is one of the few ancient Indian festivals which have been observed in accordance with solar chakras, while most of the festivals have been decided under the Chandra Chakra of the Hindu calendar.This festival is celebrated throughout the country on the same Gregorian date every year (January 14th) but in the leap year,this date may differ.The festivals associated with Makar Sankranti are known by different names by North India.
