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Makar Sankranti: History, Importance and Rituals

Makara Sankranti or Maghi, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the deity Surya (sun).

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Makar Sankranti: History, Importance and Rituals

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  1. Makar Sankranti: History, Importance and Makar Sankranti: History, Importance and Rituals Rituals Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti Makara Sankranti or Maghi, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the deity Surya (sun). It's observed every year in the lunar month of Magha which contrasts with the month of January according to the Gregorian calendar and it is a day that the people of India and Nepal celebrate their harvest. Makar Sankranti is just one of the important Hindu festivals of India, and is celebrated with a great deal of fervor within our nation. As Such, the festival is designed to indicate the very first day once the sunlight is transiting in the Capricorn, also called Makara. Makar Sankranti also marks the close of the month once the winter solstice, which can be known as the darkest night of the year, occurs. Additionally, it indicates that more times are here again. According to Hindu heritage, Makar Sankranti also marks the beginning of Uttarayana, a six-month tragic interval. Makar predetermined date that’s 14 January each year. In addition, it marks the conclusion of this winter season and also the start of a new crop year. Sankranti is celebrated on a History of Makar Sankranti History of Makar Sankranti Sankranti is known as a Deity. In accordance with the legend Sankranti murdered a devil called Sankarasur. The afternoon alongside Makar Sankrant is Named Karidin or even Kinkrant. On this day, Devi slayed that the devil Kinkarasur. The data of Makar Sankranti is offered in Panchang. The Panchang is the Hindu Almanac which offers information on the era, form, clothes, direction and motion of Sankranti. Importance of Makar Sankranti Importance of Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti is the date where Northward motion of the sun starts. The span from Karka Sankranti into Makar Sankranti is popularly called the Dakshinayan. When is Makar Sankranti? When is Makar Sankranti? Makar Sankranti 2021: Thursday, 14 January 2021

  2. Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival which celebrates Sun's transition to Makar (Capricorn). It's among the very few traditional Hindu festivals which are observed according to solar cycles. The season marks the end of the winter and the start of more days. It's also the start of the month of Magh. Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival that's celebrated throughout the nation with various names. Each nation celebrates the festival in accordance with their culture and heritage. Rituals Rituals On the afternoon of Makar Sankranti, many religious practices are detected. It's typical for folks to have a sacred dip in deserts and it's usually considered that doing this would absolve them of their previous sins. In countries like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, folks do not eat anything prior to taking bath. It's compulsory to consume'til ke laddu' on this afternoon. Sankranti Is celebrated in just about all parts of India with different names. Below are a few examples. Various Names of Sankranti in India Sankranti is celebrated in almost all parts of India with distinct names. Here are some examples. •Thai Pongal (Tamilnadu) •Uttarayan (Gujarat) •Lohri (Punjab) •Poush sôngkrānti (Bengal) •Suggi Habba (Karnataka) •Makara Chaula (Odisha) •Maghi Sankrant (Maharashtra and Haryana) •Magh/Bhogali Bihu (Assam) •Shishur Saenkraat (Kashmir) •Khichdi Parv (UP and Bihar)

  3. In Various regions of the Nation, Makar Sankranti is distinguished by various names At night, people gather around the bonfire and toss puffed rice popcorns to the flames of the bonfire. Prayers are offered to the bonfire seeking prosperity & wealth. Lohri:One day before Makar Sankranti, on 13th January, Lohri is celebrated in Haryana and Punjab. At night, people gather around the bonfire and throw til, puffed rice & popcorns into the flames of the bonfire. Prayers are offered to the bonfire seeking abundance & prosperity. Festival of Donation "or" Khichdi": In Uttar Pradesh it's mostly the festival of'Donation'. The Magh honest, which lasts for a single month around the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati in Allahabad, begins from the day of Makar Sankranti only. With this auspicious Day folks do quickly in Uttar Pradesh consume and provide khichdi. Additionally, Khichdi Mela Is organised in Gorakhdham at Gorakhpur. In Bihar, Makar Sankranti festival is called Khichdi. On This afternoon, donating uradrice, gold, woollen clothing, blankets etc... Have their own significance. In Maharashtra, all married women donate cotton, salt and oil into other Suhagin or married girls in their very first Sankrant. In Bengal, There's a tradition of committing til after Taking bathroom in Makar Sankrant. Massive fair can be organised Each Year in Gangasagar. Pongal: In the event of Makar Sankranti in Tamil Nadu, this festival is celebrated as Pongal for four days. Kite Festival: In Gujarat, the kite festival is coordinated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

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