Khichdi Parv: A Festive Celebration of Rice and Lentils

Festival	Description	Relation to Sankranti	Significance	Celebration	Difference from Makar Sankranti
Khichdi Parv	Khichdi Parv, also known as Khichdi, is a festival celebrated in some parts of India, particularly in the northern regions. It is named after the dish 'khichdi,' which is made from rice and lentils.	Khichdi Parv is related to Makar Sankranti as it is celebrated around the same time, usually in the month of January, when the sun transitions into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar).	The festival holds agricultural significance as it marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. Khichdi is considered auspicious and is associated with charity and goodwill.	On Khichdi Parv, people prepare and consume khichdi as a part of the festivities. It is also common to donate khichdi to the poor and needy. The day is marked by taking holy dips in rivers and offering prayers.	While Khichdi Parv and Makar Sankranti are celebrated around the same time and share similar agricultural significance, the primary difference lies in the regional practices and the name of the festival. Makar Sankranti is known by various names across India, such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Lohri in Punjab, with each region having its own distinct customs and traditions. Khichdi Parv specifically emphasizes the preparation and consumption of the khichdi dish.