Makar sankranti 2019

• • • • Makar Sankranti 2019 date and time: History and importance of Makar Sankranti in India Makar Sankranti 2019 date and time: History and importance of Makar Sankranti in India Makar Sankranti 2019 Date and Time in India: Right after the celebrations of New Year, people in the eastern belt of India are gearing up for Makar Sankranti, the first Hindu festival of the year. It will be celebrated on January 15, 2019. Makar Sankranti 2019 Date and Time in India: This year, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15 (Source: File Photo) Makar Sankranti 2019 Date and Time in India: The New Year celebrations are over and now people in the eastern belt of India are gearing up for Makar Sankranti, the first Hindu festival of the year. Observed in different parts of the country under different names, Makar Sankranti marks the entry of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn) as it travels on its celestial path. The festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15, 2019. According to Drik Panchang, “The time between Makar Sankranti and 40 Ghatis (roughly 16 hours for Indian locations if we consider 1 Ghati duration as 24 minutes) from the time of Makar Sankranti is considered good for auspicious work. This duration of forty Ghatis is known as Punya Kaal. Sankranti activities, like taking bath, offering Naivedhya (food offered to the deity) to Lord Surya, offering charity or Dakshina, performing Shraddha rituals and breaking fast or Parana, should be do...

New Delhi: Happy Makar Sankranti! Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival that marks the end of the month with the winter solstice and beginning of longer days, falls on January 14. Makar Sankrantiis a day dedicated to Lord Surya and devotees mark this day by taking a holy dip in river Ganges. According to the Hindu calendar, Makar Sankrantiis also celebrated as the harvest festival and marks the arrival of spring. The day is synonymous to kite flying too. People across India are seen on their roof tops and sky fills up with colourful kites. Makar Sankranti, a pan-Indian solar festival, is known by different names though observed on the same date. It is known as Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh, Makar Sankranti in Karnataka, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, Magha Mela in parts of central and north India. A day before Makar Sankranti is Lohri, the Punjabi harvest festival. A shared cultural practice is making sweets bound from from sesame and jaggery. This type of sweet is a symbolism for being together in peace and joyfulness, despite the uniqueness and differences between people. Makar Sankranti falls on January 14. For most parts of India, this period is a part of early stages of the Rabi crop and agricultural cycle, where crops have been sown and the hard work in the fields is mostly over. The time thus signifies a period of socializing and family get-together, taking care of the cattle, celebrating around bonfires and flying kites.

Makar Sankranti: Alot of sweet and savoury delicacies are prepared on Sankrant Since the celestial transition during this time results in longer and warmer days, there is a change in temperature levels. This change of season results in many health-related issues. Therefore, it is imperative to consume a diet that is well-balanced, nutritious and light at the same time. This nutritious delight gets easily digested and also helps keep indigestion issues at bay as it contains black pepper spice, which is known for its digestive properties. The ingredients of this dish help in boosting our immunity and also keep body warm from within - which is quite important during the chilly days. So, celebrate Makar Sankranti with this healthy delight and up your nutritional intake.

Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2019, What To Eat This Festive Season Pongal and Makar Sankranti: India is often called the land of festivals; almost all year round we are immersed in celebrations of one festival after another. Here are some traditional delicacies of Makar Sankranti, and Pongal 2019 you have to try this festive season. India is often called the land of festivals; almost all year round we are immersed in celebrations of one festival after another. The upcoming four-five days are particularly considered to be a very auspicious time for the country. The motion of sun going towards South to North is marked by vivid celebrations around India. Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bhogal Bihu in Assam, Poush Sankranti in Bengal and Makar Sankranti in multiple states are all names of harvest festivals that would be celebrated between 13th January 2019 to 14th January 2019. With the celestial transition, we would be welcoming longer and warmer days, which is not only good for the agrarian community, but also great news for people across the country who were dreading the winter woes. One of the common factors about all these harvest festivals is the delicious food that is prepared and served as part of the festivities. Here are some traditional delicacies of Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal you have to try festive season. Pongal 2019 Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu celebrated on 15th January.The four days of the festival are called Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maatu ...

The year's first and popular Hindu festival is here and the individuals will celebrate with great pomp and fervour. For the first time in 100 years wherein the Makar Sankranti was celebrated on January 14, this year, it will be observed on January 15. The auspicious hindu festivity is celebrated across the country; although the tradition and customs are different, the core essence remains the same. Makar Sankranti depicts the entry of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn). It marks the onset of summer following which six months auspicious period for Hindus known as Uttarayan begin. It also has references in The Mahabharata when Bhishma Pitamah waited for the sun to be in Uttarayan to breathe his last on a bed of arrows. The significance of Makar Sankranti in different cultures Makar Sankranti is known by various names in different states of the country. In Assam, it is known as Bihu, Sakraat in Bihar and Jharkhand, Poush Sankranti in West Bengal, Pongal by Tamilians. It is known as Uttarayan in Gujarat and Rajasthan; the day is also observed as Maghi and Khichdi in different traditions and customs. Makar Sankranti is dedicated to Hindu God Surya thanking for nature and its resources. Til-gul, a sweet made of sesame and jaggery is a popular dish during this time in central regions of the country. As sugarcane is harvested during this time, dishes made of jaggery like gajak is made. Tilgul (Photo Credits: Wikipedia) Many Hindus believe in taking a dip in holy ri...

2019 Makar Sankranti or Sankranthi The time between If Makar Sankranti happens after Sunset then all Punya Kaal activities are postponed till next day Sunrise. Hence all Punya Kaal activities should be done in day time. DrikPanchang.com suggests Sankranti Muhurta which falls between Makar Sankranti moment and 40 Ghatis from it. We list this time as Punya Kaal Muhurta. Our holy scriptures suggest that 5 Ghatis duration after Sunrise (if Sankranti happens after Sunset on previous day) and 1 Ghati duration after Sankranti moment (if Sankranti happens in day time) are highly auspicious. If this Muhurta is available we list it as Mahapunya Kaal Muhurta. Mahapunya Kaal Muhurta, if available, should be preferred over Punya Kaal Muhurta. In Tamil Nadu Makar Sankranti or Sankranthi is known as Sankranti Punya Kaal is different for all cities. Hence it is important to set your location first before noting down Sankranti Muhurta. Whole team of DrikPanchang.com wishes you Happy Sankranti and

Video: Twitter Ayodhya Mandir has five mandaps - Gudh Mandap, Rang Mandap, Nritya Mandap, Prathana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap. The dome size of the five mandaps is 34 feet in width and 32 feet in length and the height of the courtyard ranges from 69 feet to 111 feet. The temple is approximately 380 feet in length, 250 feet in width and 161 feet high from the courtyard Ayodhya Mandir; Specifications Photo: Twitter "To provide longevity and durability, the construction committee said, the material has been selectively picked up for the temple. The total area of the temple, including the peripheral 'parkota', is 8.64 acres. The 'parkota' is 762 metres long with provision for six temples and a facility for 'parikrama' by devotees,” the Ayodhya officials told PTI in a report Ayodhya Ram Mandir Phase 1 The Board of Trustees of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Ayodhya temple’s 'Pran-Pratishtha' ceremony, during which the idol of Ram Lalla will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The ritual is expected to take place on January 17 PM Modi invited for Pran-Pratishtha ceremony Photo: Twitter As per reports, the Ayodhya Temple is being constructed at a cost of Rs 18,000 crore. The construction of the temple is expected to be completed by December 2023 and Lord Ram is expected to be seated in the sanctum sanctorum by the Makar Sankranti festival in January 2024 Cost of constructing Ayodhya Temple Photo:...

India is one of the very few countries in the world that celebrate harvest festivals also with equal enthusiasm and zest like any other festival. One such festival is Though social media does allow you to send out bulk wishes at a go, personalised messages have their own charm. Take out time to send individual messages to your near and dear ones and let them know that they are remembered amidst the festivities! Makar Sankranti is one of the most popular Hindu festivals, and also the first festival of the New Year. The festival is known with different names in different parts of the country. It is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujrat, Bhogali Bihu in Assam and Poush Sangkranti in West Bengal. The festival marks the first day when the sun enters into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (known as ‘Makar rashi’ in Hindi), and the start of longer days. The word ‘Sankranti’ signifies the transit of sun from one zodiac sign into another. Each region has its distinct rituals and unique festivities but the common thread across the country is a spread of delicious food that pays homage to the season and its bounty. With prayers on their lips, ever year thousands of devotees jostle to take a dip in the holy water at Ganga Sagar, also known as ‘Sagardwip’. It is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the country with great zeal and vigour. The festival marks the beginning of the holy phase when the sacred rituals can be performed. The festival ...

New Delhi: Lakhs of devotees from across the country, who have thronged for the Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, took a holy dip today at Sangam Ghat on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 14, marks the end of the month and the beginning of longer days. The day is dedicated to Lord Surya and marks the sun's transit into Makara. More than a lakh devotees offered prayers to Akshay Vat, a sacred fig tree at Prayagraj, which is mentioned in Hindu mythology, according to news agency ANI. To maintain law and order, the Uttar Pradesh government has tightened security and local police are monitoring regions along the River Ganga and its tributaries, according to ANI. Movement of vehicles has also been restricted in Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, due to the large number of tourists. "As per the order by the Director General of Police (DGP) to all the senior police officials in all the districts, it has been instructed to ensure that any sort of illegal industrial activity or waste should not be discharged into the Ganges and its tributaries including the Yamuna," a top Uttar Pradesh police officer had said on January 10, quoted by ANI. Prayagraj, Makar Sankranti 2019: Lakhs of devotees from across the country have thronged for the Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti (AFP) It is known in Andhra Pradesh as Pedda Panduga, in Tamil Nadu as Pongal, in Assam as Magh Bihu and...