Maghe Sankranti is a Nepalese harvest and winter solstice festival observed every January 14. It marks the winter solstice and the Sun’s transition into the sign of Capricorn, aligning with the first day of the month of Magh in the Vikram Samvat calendar. The festival is characterized by ritual baths in auspicious rivers such as the Bagmati, Gandaki, and Koshi. People celebrate by consuming festive foods like laddu, ghee, and sweet potatoes, with the mother of the household wishing good health to family members before the feast. In addition to these customs, various regional traditions and rituals are observed across different parts of Nepal. Maghe Sankranti is recognized as an official non-working holiday in the country.