Journalism of Courage
Harvest festivals Makar Sankranti and Pongal were celebrated with much fervour in Bengaluru. Both the festivals, which have seasonal as well as religious significance, mark the end of winter and the beginning of a new harvest season. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Women make 'pongal' in earthen pots painted with colourful designs. Sakkarai Pongal is the sweet variation, and Ghee Pongal/Ven Pongal is the savoury version. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Sugarcane vendors at KR Market, Bengaluru, ahead of Makar Sankranti. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Sun shines on Shiva linga at Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple. Sankranti is viewed as a date from when the sun starts to move northwards. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Crowd at the KR Market, a day before the festival, in Bengaluru. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Goddess Patalamma being carried during a procession as part of Makara Sankranti in Jayanagar, Bengaluru. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
People buying mud pots to share 'ellu bella', a mixture of sesame seeds, groundnuts, roasted gram, coconut and jaggery at Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Crowd at the KR flower Market in Bengaluru ahead of the festival.(Express photo by Jithendra M)
People buying ‘ellu-bella’ at Basavanagudi. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Every year on the day of Makar Sankranti, thousands of devotees come to visit Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple. But this year, many temples looked deserted due to the weekend curfew in the city. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Cattles jumping over fire during Kicchu Hayisuvudu ritual on the occasion of Sankranti in Karnataka, Bengaluru. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
Women and children prepare traditional feasts on Pongal to be enjoyed during the festival. (Express photo by Jithendra M)
