What are the Historical origins of Sankranthi?
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Astronomical Signs and Vedic Roots:
A festival of Harvest and Gratitude:
Cultural and Religious Influences:
Sankranthi is celebrated in diverse ways across India, reflecting its regional and cultural richness. In South India, it is known as Pongal, while in North India, it is celebrated as ๐๐ผ๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ or ๐ ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ต๐ถ. Each region has its unique customs and traditions.
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