
Kicking off the new year with energy and determination, Soluzionites came together to celebrate the first festival of 2025 – the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti on 14TH January 2025. The day was marked by vibrant festivities in Soluzione, fostering a sense of togetherness among employees and leadership.
Highlights of the Makar Sankranti Celebration
- Dress Code
Soluzionites are all dressed up in beautiful traditional attire, adding a splash of color and festive vibes to the office.
- Kite Flying
The pinkish winter skies above the Soluzione office were filled with colorful kites as employees enthusiastically participated in kite flying activity. This set the overall environment filled with cheers and laughter, and everyone competed to keep their kites soaring higher.
- Sweet Treats
No Sankranti celebration is complete without til gud laddoos and til gajak – delicacies made from sesame seeds and jaggery. These sweet treats, symbolizing spreading sweetness and strengthening bonds, were enjoyed by all.
Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated?
Learn why we celebrate Makar Sankranti:
Meaning of Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is among the famous Indian festivals, celebrated to welcome the harvest season and the positivity of longer days as the winter solstice ends.
Regional Variations of Makar Sankranti
The festival transcends cultural boundaries with kites in Gujarat, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and prayer offerings in Uttar Pradesh—all symbolizing prosperity and new beginnings.
Regional Name for Makar Sankranti
- Makara Sankranti in Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
- Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh.
- Pongal in Tamil Nadu
- Uttarayan in Gujarat
- Magh Bihu in Assam
- Shankaranti in Kerala
- Poush Sankranti in Bengal
- Lohri in Punjab
- Magha Mela in several parts of North and Central India.
- Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
- Shishur Sankrant in Kashmir
Astronomical Significance of Makar Sankranti
It is believed that on this day the Sun enters Makara Rashi, also called Capricon, initiating its northward journey (Uttarayan), which is considered highly auspicious
Celebration to Build Bonds Beyond Work
With the intent to foster a positive culture of togetherness and warmth, the team Soluzione conducted the Makar Sankranti celebration. Our human resource teams keep such events throughout the year to provide a healthy work environment where employees feel connected and valued.
As an ISO-certified company and a proud Microsoft Gold Partner and HubSpot Partner, Soluzione believes in delivering excellence, not just in IT solutions but also in its workplace culture. Whether it’s offering AI automation solutions or digital marketing services, implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM or Power Platform, or developing custom mobile apps, the same passion drives both their work and celebrations.
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