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 Every Indian kid has a core memory that smells like roasted sesame and sounds like a distant cry of “Kai Po Che!” For me, it’s the memory of standing on a scorching terrace in the middle of January. The air is crisp, the sun is surprisingly sharp, and the sky? The sky isn’t blue anymore—it’s a chaotic, beautiful mosaic of paper kites, fighting for space. Today is Makar Sankranti , and if you’ve ever been in India during this time, you know it’s more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a shift in the very energy of the country. The Science Behind the Celebration While most Indian festivals follow the lunar cycle, Sankranti is a "solar" rebel. It marks the sun’s transition into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn). In plain English? It’s the end of the shivering winter nights and the official welcome party for longer, sunnier days. In a culture deeply rooted in agriculture, this is the Harvest Festival . It’s the Earth’s way of saying, "Great job surviving the cold,...