Makar Sankranti, the first festival of the year is here and in India, Sankranti which is also known as Harvest festival is celebrated with great zeal and fervor. The festival marks the movement of the sun into the Makar (Capricorn) sun sign. It also marks the end of winters and start of longer days. This harvest festival which is a significant day for farmers is known as Suggi Habba or Makar Sankramana in Karnataka and people will celebrate the same today. Suggi Habba is one of the pious and important festivals of Karnataka