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Makar (a) Sankranti (Sanskrit: मकरसङ्क्रान्ति, romanized: Makarasaṅkrānti), [1] (transl. Capricorn Festival) also referred to as Uttarayana, Makar, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu observance and a festival.
Significance of Makar Sankranti: Why is it celebrated in different states in India? Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival celebrated by several states of India around mid-January. Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal at the same time while Punjab celebrates Lohri at this time.
Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Makara Sankranti, is an important Hindu festival and celebrates the sun's journey back into the northern hemisphere which is considered to be a highly positive event.
Makar Sankranti, Hindu festival in January celebrating the entrance of the sun into the astrological sign of makara (corresponding to Capricorn) and the beginning of the sun’s uttarayana (northward journey). Makar Sankranti occurs on January 14 (or 15 during a leap year).
2 days ago · Makar Sankranti is a significant Hindu festival, marking the first major celebration of the new year. This festival takes place when the sun enters Saturn’s zodiac, Capricorn (Makar). On this day, it is customary for people to take a holy dip in sacred rivers and then make donations according to their means. Offering food and clothes is considered especially meritorious, as it is believed to bring virtue.
Jan 12, 2024 · Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 15, 2024, holds historical and religious significance. It marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn and is associated with the winter solstice. Legends say that Lord Surya visits his son Shani on this day, and it grants immediate salvation to those who die.
Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year to mark the beginning of the harvest season and sun's transit to the Capricorn, signalling advent of warmer days and...
One of the splendidly celebrated festivals in india, Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival that marks the end of winter solstice and transition of the sun from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere.
Jan 14, 2024 · Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2024: The day marks the change of seasons – warmer months are close and we are moving away from winter. What is the significance of the festival and how is it celebrated in unique ways across India, although with some common threads? We explain.
Jan 15, 2024 · Makar Sankranti decoration involves adorning homes with colourful rangoli, vibrant torans, and beautiful kites that fill the sky with an artistic spectacle. Kites, captivating in their simplicity, have been a source of joy and fascination across cultures for centuries.
