Maghe Sankranti is a festival celebrated in Nepal and some parts of India, marking the end of the month with prolonged cold weather and the start of a new month with warmer weather. The festival is celebrated on the first day of the month of Magh, which falls on January 14th or 15th according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival is celebrated by taking a bath in holy rivers, offering prayers to the sun god, and participating in feasts and community gatherings. The festival has been celebrated for centuries and has cultural and religious significance in the Hindu tradition.

During Maghe Sankranti, people typically consume traditional foods that are believed to provide warmth and energy during the colder months. Some of the foods commonly consumed during the festival include:

1.      Til-gud: A sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery.

2.      Ghee: A type of clarified butter that is believed to provide warmth and energy during the cold weather.

3.      Kichadi: A lentil soup served with rice, which is a staple food in Nepal and is believed to provide warmth and energy.

4.      Yomari: A sweet dumpling made from rice flour and filled with a sweet mixture of chaku (a type of jaggery).

5.      Sel Roti: A traditional sweet ring-shaped bread made from rice flour and sugar, often deep-fried.

6.      Tama: A traditional dish made from bamboo shoots, which is typically served with boiled potatoes.

7.      Chaku: A sweet made from jaggery.

8.      Gwaramari : A sweet made from wheat flour, jaggery, and sesame seeds.

These are some of the traditional foods that are consumed during Maghe Sankranti, and may vary region to region. Additionally, people may also consume different types of fruits and vegetables that are in season during this time of the year.