Makar Sankranti marks the end of an inauspicious month in the Hindu calendar, and the transition of the Sun to the zodiacal sign of Makar (Capricorn) to herald a change in season. It is said that from 2019 , it will be celebrated on the 15th or 16th of January marking a shift in date after 100 years. Many in India today will be busy flying kites ( Delhi even hosts an International kite flying festival starting on this day !)and some like me will be feasting on home made Sesam