The employees of the University of Hyderabad made a Rangoli design to mark the occasion of Pongal / Sankranti. The colourful and beautiful Rangoli has been displayed at the entrance of the administration building. Rangoli Designs are used to express Joys and Happiness with the use of Colors.
Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated in various parts of India. Makara Sankranti commemorates the beginning of the harvest season and cessation of the northeast monsoon in South India. Makar Sankranti, apart from a harvest festival is also regarded as the beginning of an auspicious phase in Indian culture. Sankranti marks the termination of winter season and beginning of a new harvest or spring season.