Maghe Shankranti is a popular festival of Nepali people.It is celebrated all over of Nepal bu Hindus people, So it is national holiday on this day. We clelbated it today .A large number of local people of Hindu community have thronged the Local River from early morning today and are offering worships by taking holy dips on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti.
A large number of devotees have come to the river to take a holy bath despite chilling cold coupled with thick fog. Maghe Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, is observed as New Year by Tharus.
On this occasion, people take sweets, beaten rice, yam, and Khichadi (a dish made by cooking rice and lentil together) and offer delicious food items to the relatives. Similarly, people of Maithili community also observe this festival with fun by offering delicious foods to their family members.
