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Indians take part in traditional group dance on eve of Makar Sankranti

Source: Xinhua 2017-01-14 07:18:25
 

INDIA-KOLKATA-MAKAR SANKRANTI-EVE-TRIBAL DANCE

Indian tribal people take part in a traditional group dance on the eve of Makar Sankranti, a holy day of the Hindu calendar at Daranda village, some 180km away from Kolkata, capital of eastern Indian state West Bengal, Jan. 13, 2017. Makar Sankranti, which marks transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path, is a Hindus festival celebrated in almost all parts of India. (Xinhua/Tumpa Mondal)

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[Editor: Hou Qiang]
 
Indians take part in traditional group dance on eve of Makar Sankranti
                     Source: Xinhua | 2017-01-14 07:18:25 | Editor: Hou Qiang
 

INDIA-KOLKATA-MAKAR SANKRANTI-EVE-TRIBAL DANCE

Indian tribal people take part in a traditional group dance on the eve of Makar Sankranti, a holy day of the Hindu calendar at Daranda village, some 180km away from Kolkata, capital of eastern Indian state West Bengal, Jan. 13, 2017. Makar Sankranti, which marks transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path, is a Hindus festival celebrated in almost all parts of India. (Xinhua/Tumpa Mondal)

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