What is the festival on 12 January?

Balasahana Suresh
The festival celebrated on 12 January depends on the cultural or regional context, but in India, this date is most famously associated with Makar Sankranti in some years and closely linked to National youth Day preparations. Here’s a detailed explanation:

1. makar sankranti / pongal (Usually 14–15 January)

  • While Makar Sankranti often falls on January 14 or 15, in some regions, preparations or minor observances can begin on 12 January.
  • It is a harvest festival celebrated across india to mark the sun’s transition into Capricorn (Makara), symbolizing longer days and the end of winter.
  • Regional Variations:
    • Tamil Nadu: Celebrated as Pongal, a four-day festival honoring the sun God and harvest.
    • Karnataka / maharashtra / Gujarat: Known as makar sankranti, people fly kites and prepare special sweets made of sesame seeds and jaggery.
    • Punjab: Celebrated as Lohri, a festival marking the harvest of rabi crops.
2. National youth Day (India – 12 January)

  • National youth Day is officially celebrated on 12 January every year in india to honor the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s most revered spiritual leaders.
  • Significance:
    • Promotes youth development, education, and national service.
    • Schools and colleges organize events like youth conventions, essay competitions, and cultural programs.
    • Encourages young people to adopt discipline, leadership, and self-confidence as emphadata-sized by Swami Vivekananda.
3. Other Observances Around 12 January

  • Arctic and Global Observances: No major international festival falls exactly on this date, but it is part of New Year celebrations in early January in many cultures.
✅ Summary:

  • India: 12 january – National youth Day (Swami Vivekananda’s birthday)
  • Harvest season festivals: Preparations for Makar sankranti / pongal / Lohri
 

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