The keyword primarily refers to the vibrant cultural and religious celebration of Makar Sankranti in several North Indian states, particularly Bihar and Haryana. It also holds deep significance in tribal traditions, notably among the Santal community, and appears in Islamic theology to describe the "agony of death" ( Sakrat al-Mawt ). Sakrat as a Cultural Festival
: The festival is famously associated with Khichdi , Dahi Chura (flattened rice with yogurt), and sweets made of sesame seeds ( Til ) and jaggery ( Gud ), such as Tilkut and Tilwa . sakrat