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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. While this is when all the different states celebrate their harvest festivals, true to India’s diverse traditions, each one has its own customs and practices. When is Makar Sankranti 2023? January 15th, 2023. This date is based on the solar calendar, and hence, closely follows the Gregorian calendar. It is the day that the Sun moves into Makara i.e. Capricorn constellation or zodiac. Origin and significance of Makar Sankranti: Why Makar Sankranti is celebrated ‘ Makara’ means ‘Capricorn’. The movement of the sun into ‘ Makara Raashi’ or the ‘zodiac of Capricorn’ is called Makar Sankranti. • This festival marks the end of the long, cold, winter months and the onset of spring. In ancient times, it was the time when the shift of the sun resulted in longer days. So, it is a celebration of the change of seasons - from a harsher to a milder climate. A sign of hope and positivity. • This festival is celebrated in honor of Surya (the Sun God) to pay tribute for the grace of his energy that has enabled life and food on earth. • As it is the harvest festival, it is a time of joy, abundance, and celebration in the farming communities, the time when they reap the fruits of their hard labor. • It is also a time for peace when families bury the hatchet and get together. " There are twelve Sankrantis in a...

• • • • • • • • Makar Sankranti is a holiday dedicated to the sun god, Surya, and is the celebration of the sun entering the zodiac sign of Capricorn or Makar which marks the end of the winter and the start of longer days. Although Makar Sankranti traditions are a little different in the different regions of India, the general celebration is the same. On this holiday, people will worship the sun god, Surya, by going to temples and taking a cleansing bath in the Ganges River. People also often eat sweets made of jaggery and sesame and participate in the kite festival. Makar Sankranti is called various names throughout India. It is known as Maghi in North India, Sukarat in central India, Magh Bihu in Assam, and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Many other Indian states also call it Makara Sankranti. Why You Should Experience Makar Sankranti in India • Watch the burning of temporary huts called Meji and Bhelaghar in Assam. • Savor the abundance of sweets and desserts made of jaggery and sesame such as laddoo and halwa that are served during this festival. • Participate in the fun of the International Kite Festival in Gujarat. • Visit the Ganga Mela fair in West Bengal which is an annual gathering of pilgrims where you can witness many devotees participating in the tradition of bathing in the river. • Watch the Jallikatu ritual in Tamil Nadu, where participants attempt to jump onto the back of a bull while it attempts to escape. Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Maka...

• • • • • • • • Makar Sankranti is a holiday dedicated to the sun god, Surya, and is the celebration of the sun entering the zodiac sign of Capricorn or Makar which marks the end of the winter and the start of longer days. Although Makar Sankranti traditions are a little different in the different regions of India, the general celebration is the same. On this holiday, people will worship the sun god, Surya, by going to temples and taking a cleansing bath in the Ganges River. People also often eat sweets made of jaggery and sesame and participate in the kite festival. Makar Sankranti is called various names throughout India. It is known as Maghi in North India, Sukarat in central India, Magh Bihu in Assam, and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Many other Indian states also call it Makara Sankranti. Why You Should Experience Makar Sankranti in India • Watch the burning of temporary huts called Meji and Bhelaghar in Assam. • Savor the abundance of sweets and desserts made of jaggery and sesame such as laddoo and halwa that are served during this festival. • Participate in the fun of the International Kite Festival in Gujarat. • Visit the Ganga Mela fair in West Bengal which is an annual gathering of pilgrims where you can witness many devotees participating in the tradition of bathing in the river. • Watch the Jallikatu ritual in Tamil Nadu, where participants attempt to jump onto the back of a bull while it attempts to escape. Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Maka...

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. While this is when all the different states celebrate their harvest festivals, true to India’s diverse traditions, each one has its own customs and practices. When is Makar Sankranti 2023? January 15th, 2023. This date is based on the solar calendar, and hence, closely follows the Gregorian calendar. It is the day that the Sun moves into Makara i.e. Capricorn constellation or zodiac. Origin and significance of Makar Sankranti: Why Makar Sankranti is celebrated ‘ Makara’ means ‘Capricorn’. The movement of the sun into ‘ Makara Raashi’ or the ‘zodiac of Capricorn’ is called Makar Sankranti. • This festival marks the end of the long, cold, winter months and the onset of spring. In ancient times, it was the time when the shift of the sun resulted in longer days. So, it is a celebration of the change of seasons - from a harsher to a milder climate. A sign of hope and positivity. • This festival is celebrated in honor of Surya (the Sun God) to pay tribute for the grace of his energy that has enabled life and food on earth. • As it is the harvest festival, it is a time of joy, abundance, and celebration in the farming communities, the time when they reap the fruits of their hard labor. • It is also a time for peace when families bury the hatchet and get together. " There are twelve Sankrantis in a...

January marks the termination of the Winter season and the beginning of a new harvest season and this is the time when the entire country is in a festive mood celebrating the harvesting season. As we are inching closer to the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, here we bring you every detail about the history, significance and celebrations of Makar Sankranti. This year Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on the 14th of January. History and Significance of Makar Sankranti Makar Sakranti is also known as Uttarayan and it has its own historical and religious significance in India. This festival is celebrated to worship Surya Devta or Sun god. Farmers across India pay their gratitude to the Sun god and take a dip in the holy river of Ganga and wish for a good crop. As per popular belief's Sankranti was a deity, who killed an evil spirit called Sankarasur. In India, it is a date when the sun starts to move towards the north, as, before Makar Sankranti, the sun was radiating on the southern half of the globe. The Hindus trust this period to be the Uttarayan or the time of auspiciousness. Makar Sankranti celebrations across Nation It is known by different names in different states of India like in Punjab and parts of Haryana people celebrate Makar Sankranti as Lohri. In Tamil Nadu, people celebrate it as Pongal. On this day we clean and decorate our houses to bring in prosperity. Besides, food plays a major role during Makar Sankranti. • In Punjab one day before Makar Sankrant...