The harvest festival of Makar Sankranti celebrates the arrival of spring and the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The tradition in Maharashtra that is associated with the festival includes exchanging of dishes that include til (sesame seeds) accompanied by the saying, "Tilgul ghya, goad goad bola" (savour this and speak sweetly), as well as activities such as kite flying.

Til Vadi, Til Laddoo and Gul Poli at Panshikar. Pic/ Datta Kumbhar