What is what festival is today in india?

Today in India, the festival of Makar Sankranti is being celebrated. Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in many parts of India, marking the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. It is observed on January 14th every year and is known by different names in different regions of the country, such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Magh Bihu in Assam. The festival is typically marked by flying kites, taking holy dips in rivers, and feasting on traditional sweets made from sesame seeds and jaggery. It is considered an auspicious time for new beginnings and is associated with the sun moving into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar in Hindi).