Varanasi's Makar Sankranti: Devotion, Dips, and Kite Frenzy
Varanasi witnessed massive crowds for Makar Sankranti celebrations. Devotees took holy dips in the Ganga, visited temples, and enjoyed kite flying across the city.
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