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Our family is the most crucial part of our lives. Spending quality time with family helps reduce stress, strengthen bonds, and build self–esteem. Amidst work and other life commitments, we typically get less time than we like with our loved ones. That’s why it is essential to grab every opportunity or excuse to spend some good old–fashioned family time – festivals, for instance. Celebrate this Makar Sankranti with fun activities with your family.

Significance of Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is known by different names in different parts of India, like Magh Bihu in Assam, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayana in Gujarat, etc. It is a Hindu harvest festival that marks the end of winter and the onset of spring. Sankranti refers to the transmigration of the sun from one zodiac to another. Therefore, the day when the sun transitions from Dhanu (Sagittarius) to Makar (Capricorn) is called Makar Sankranti.

Fun family activities for Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is typically a time when families get together to enjoy delicious treats and engage in fun activities. Here are fun–filled activities to make your family time worthwhile.

  • Organise a kite flying competition

    Kite flying is an essential tradition during Makar Sankranti. This fun–filled activity’s significance is encouraging people to leave their houses and spend time under the sun to eliminate illnesses and skin infections associated with winter. Hosting a kite flying competition is an excellent opportunity for parents to teach their technology–savvy children an outdoor activity.

  • Draw Rangoli

    Rangoli is an art form that involves drawing patterns on the floor using powdered limestones. Decorating your home entrance with colourful powders is typically a daily activity in many Indian households. However, the designs get more elaborate during festivals. You can encourage the little ones to help you out with Rangoli drawings. You can also fill in the Rangoli designs with leaves, flowers and petals.

  • Set up a bonfire

    Lighting a bonfire in a safe location in the evening and hosting a musical night filled with dance and frolic is another fun Makar Sankranti activity. You can invite your friends, extended family members, neighbours, etc., and have a gala time. The bonfire keeps you warm during the cold January winter nights. Add a little dance to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a festive bash.

  • Make sesame sweets

    Sesame sweets are a staple during Makar Sankranti celebrations. You can combine the sesame and jaggery mixture and bind them into delicious round ladoos with help from your family. Another important Makar Sankranti tradition is distributing the sesame sweets among neighbours and relatives as a mark of respect, friendship and camaraderie.

Protect your family with health insurance

There’s nothing more precious in the world than family. Spending time with your family is imperative for your well-being. Moreover, you should ensure that they are financially protected from unwarranted medical expenses. One of the best ways to do so is with health insurance. For instance, a family floater health insurance plan covers your family against the costs associated with various diseases and ailments.

This Makar Sankranti, ward off financial uncertainties and protect your family with health insurance.

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