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Makar Sankrant celebration, Mumbai, India #85626587
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This picture captures the close up of the reel and the thread used to fly the kite during the festival of Makar Sankrant. Makar Sankranti, according to the Hindu calendar, marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara Capricorn on its celestial path. The festival is celebrated in various parts of the Indian subcontinent to observe the day which marks the shift of the sun into ever lengthening days. The festival is a seasonal observance as well as a religious celebration.