Makar Sankranti has a geographical significance to it. It is on this day that the Sun begins to travel northwards. It leaves the Tropic of Cancer to enter the Tropic of Capricorn (so the name ‘Makar’ corresponding to the zodiac sign ‘Makar’ meaning Capricorn). In addition, Makar Sankranti also marks the beginning of the spring season.

Kites have always been associated with the festival of Makar Sankranti; an important Hindu festival celebrated in almost all parts of India.