Makar Sankranti (lang-sa??? ??????????, lang-te??? ?????????, lang-mr??? ??????????, lang-kn??? ?????????) or Sankranti or Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn (Capricorn (astrology))) on its celestial path. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India.

Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location.