Sankranthi 2023

Shloka Entertainments Opens Bookings for much awaited Sankranthi (Pongal) Entertainers Waltair Veerayya, Veera Simha Reddy, Varasudu in North America. The most sought out distribution company Shloka Entertainments is now coming up with gigantic releases of Megastar Chiranjeevi and Mass maharaj Ravi Teja's Waltair Veerayya, Natasimha Nandamuri Balakrishna's Veera Simha Reddy, and Thalapathy Vijay's Varasudu in North America, as the Shloka Entertainments has acquired the USA Theatrical Rights of these prestigious movies this Sankranti 2023. Now the Bookings for 3 films are opened in major chain like Cinemark, more to be added in coming days and lined up for the grandest and biggest releases ever in the history of North America. Mega Mass Movie Waltair Veerayya which is all set for Jan 13, 2023 in India is up for Massive NORTH AMERICA premieres from Jan 12th, 2023. The movie features Megastar Chiranjeevi, Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Catherine Tresa and Bobby Simha. Music composed by Rockstar DSP / Devi Sri Prasad. Directed by KS Ravindra (Bobby). Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the banner Mythri Movie Makers. Mass director Gopichand Malineni’s crazy mass action entertainer with Natasimha Balakrishna is slated for Sankranthi release on January 12, 2023 in India, while the Grand USA premieres scheduled on January 11, 2023. The film stars Natasimha Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. Music composed by Thaman S. Produced...

Mithuna Sankranti, also known as Mithuna Sankramanam, is one of the twelve auspicious occasions celebrated in the Hindu calendar. It marks the beginning of the agricultural year in Odisha and is observed when the Sun moves from Taurus to Gemini. This year, it will be celebrated on June 15th. On this day, people offer prayers to Lord Sun, visit holy places and take a holy dip in the Ganga river. Mithuna Sankranti 2023 : There are total twelve Sankrantis occur in the year and all the Sankrantis are considered auspicious as this day is dedicated to worship Lord Surya. Mithuna Sankranti is celebrated, when Sun travels from Taurus to Gemini. This year, Mithuna Sankranti is being observed during Ashadha month, on June 15, 2023. Mithuna Sankranti 2023: Date and Time Punya Kala - June 15, 2023 (Thursday) - 06:29 PM to 07:20 PM Maha Punya Kala - June 15, 2023 - 06:29 PM to 07:20 PM Moment - June 15, 2023 - 06:20 PM Mithuna Sankranti 2023: Significance Mithuna Sankranti is celebrated, when the Sun will move from Taurus to Gemini. This day is also known as Mithuna Sankramanam in South India and it is considered as one of the most auspicious occasions according to Hindu traditions and customs. This day marks the beginning of agricultural year in Odisha, celebrated as Raja Parba and people of Odisha offer prayers to Bhu Devi. On this auspicious day of Mithun Sankranti, people offer prayers to Lord Sun and visit holy places like Haridwar, Rishikesh and other prominent places to take a h...

• • • Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: When are Pongal and Makar Sankranti in India? Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: When are Pongal and Makar Sankranti in India? Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: 'Pongal’, which means “spilling over,” comes from the ritual of boiling freshly harvested rice with milk and jaggery in a newly-made or bought clay pot until it overflows. This is symbolic of life's favourable beginnings Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: Pongal, a popular harvest festival, is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu and other southern states of India. This year, Pongal celebrations will begin on January 14 and will continue until January 17. Makar Sankranti, on the other hand, will be celebrated on January 15. Every year in mid-January, the four-day Pongal festival commemorates the end of the winter season and the beginning of Uttarayan or the sun’s trek northward. The celebration coincides with Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival observed in several northern parts of the country, during which people worship the sun deity. ‘Pongal’, which means “spilling over,” comes from the ritual of boiling freshly harvested rice with milk and jaggery in a newly-made or bought clay pot until it overflows. This is symbolic of life’s favourable beginnings. Legend has it that Lord Shiva once asked Basava or the bull to visit the Earth and ask humans to have an oil massage and bath every day. But Basava happened to announce that eat daily and have an oil bath once a mo...

• • • Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, History, Importance and Significance of Makar Sankranti Festival Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, History, Importance and Significance of Makar Sankranti Festival Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: The festival signifies the end of winter and long days, and the beginning of a new season Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: The Hindu harvest festival of The festival signifies the end of winter and long days, and the beginning of a new season. The period is called Uttarayan, and is considered very lucky. Hindus celebrate the festival as an auspicious occasion, and one of good fortune and prosperity. The religious festival honours Lord Surya, the sun god. It is celebrated as Bihu in Assam, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Sakrat in Haryana. It is even celebrated internationally as Maghe Sankranti in Nepal, Songkran in Thailand and Thingyan in Myanmar. This year, 2023, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Sunday, January 15. According to the almanacs, the auspicious hour, Makar Sankranti Punya Kala, begins at 8.45 am and will end at 5.40 pm in the evening. Unlike many other Hindu festivals that follow the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti is usually celebrated on the same date as it follows the sun. To celebrate the day, devotees wake up early in the morning at the time of sunrise. The day usually begins with a dip in a holy river, like the Ganga, Kaveri or Krishna, depending on where you are in the country. Taking this dip washes away your sins, and also gives you good luck...

Makar Sankranti 2023: (Also read: Makar Sankranti 2023: When to celebrate Makar Sankranti? Know the exact date and puja muhurat ) Lakhs of devotees braved the winter chill to take a dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti(HT Photo/Anil Kumar Maurya) Puja muhurat: One day following Lohri is observed as Makar Sankranti. The celebration will take place this year on January 15, 2023, on Sunday. According to Drik Panchang, the Sankranti tithi for January 14 will be at 8:57. The Makar Sankranti Punya Kala, meantime, will occur from 7:15 am to 5:46 pm (duration: 10 hours 31 minutes), and the Makar Sankranti Maha Punya Kala will begin from 7:15 am to 9:00 pm (Duration - 1 hour 45 minutes). Makar Sankranti rituals: Sankranti celebrations often last between two and four days in most regions. During the celebration, people offer homage to the Sun God. They also bathe in sacred rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Godavari in the hopes of receiving merit or forgiveness for past misdeeds. In addition to worshipping Lord Sun through Surya Puja and Lord Shani, Gayatri Mantra and Surya Mantra are also recited. The majority of people exchange and donate "Jaggery" (molasses) and "Til" (sesame seeds) on the day of the Makar Sankranti celebration. Sweets produced with sesame seeds are thought to include "satvic" components. In addition to giving to charity, people also donate kitchenware to their married daughters. When a family participates in humanitarian endeavours and supports the underprivileged,...

Makar Sankranti is also known as the Kite Festival, which is celebrated with zest and vigour on January 14 and 15. Meanwhile, January 15 is observed as the first day of the harvest season and prosperity. The harvest festival is observed as a public holiday in many parts of India. Most of the schools and colleges observe a holiday on this day, and various banks also stay closed. Makar Sankranti's history and significance Makar Sankranti is mentioned in two of India's epic texts, the How is Makar Sankranti celebrated? On this auspicious day, people take a holy dip at the confluence of the Jamuna and Ganga to purify their body and soul. Children fly kites while elders worship the sun god, ask for vigour in life, and also distribute sweets. People also worship the goddess Sankranti on this day. Sankranti slew the demon Sankarasur on this day. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. Four state-owned financial entities — Punjab National Bank, Life Insurance Corporation of India, State Bank of India, and Bank of Baroda — that together own just over 45% of UTI Asset Management Company (AMC) are understood to be working on inviting formal bids for selling their stakes, top officials close to the development told ET. • Stock Radar: 'Buy Apollo hospitals' • 'Prudent fiscal management saved us' • Assam: Lakhimpur flooded amid heavy rain • Boat capsizes off Greece coast; at least 79 dead • How to track Cyclone Biparjoy's movement • Cyclo...

Mithuna Sankranti 2023: Mithuna Sankranti is observed during Ashadha month and marks the beginning of the third Solar month in the Hindu calendar. Mithuna Sankranti is celebrated when the Sun will move from Taurus to Gemini. In South India, it is considered as one of the most auspicious occasions according to Hindu traditions and customs. There are 12 Sankrantis in one year are highly auspicious for Dan-Punya activities. Devotes during Mithuna Sankranti gifting or donating clothes. Devotes also offer prayers to Lord Sun and visit places like Haridwar, Rishikesh and other prominent places to take a holy dip in the Ganga river and offer water to Sun. Some Devotes also fast on Mithuna Sankranti to please the Sun God and ensure that the coming months of their life are more peaceful and happy. The temple of Lord Jagannath in Odisha is decorated and devotees come to worship the Lord and his wife Bhudevi. Mithuna Sankranti 2023: Date and Time Punya Kala - June 15, 2023 (Thursday) - 06:29 PM to 07:20 PM Maha Punya Kala - June 15, 2023 06:29 PM to 07:20 PM Moment - June 15, 2023 - 06:20 PM Mithuna Sankranti 2023: Rituals On the day of Mithuna Sankranti 2023, the stone is decorated with flowers and vermillion. There is a belief that the earth gets ready to receive rainfall. Another ritual of Raja Parba is to tie swings on the bark of the banyan tree, and girls enjoy themselves swinging on it. Poda-pita is a delicacy made in Odisha, especially on Mithuna Sankranti, which is made with...

Across the country, people celebrate Makar Sankranti every year with great pomp. Unlike most Hindu festivals, which depend on the Moon’s changing position and the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti 2023 date and timing also depend on the solar calendar. Every year, Makar Sankranti marks the movement of the Sun in Makar Rashi or Capricorn zodiac sign. In fact, the literal meaning of the word ‘Sankranti’ is ‘movement’. Hence, such a name. Also, on the day of the Makar Sankranti festival, the day-night duration is equal. Also, this festival officially marks the beginning of spring or the Indian summer. After this day, the Sun stays up a little longer than on previous days, making the days longer than the nights. Along with this, the festival of Makar Sankranti has great importance in Indian culture. Being a solar phenomenon too, it falls on the same date every year in the Gregorian calendar. In different parts of the country, people know it by different names. It is Pedda Panduga in Andhara Pradesh, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magha Bihu in Assam, Uttarayana in Gujrat, and much more. Let us discuss know more about the vibrant festival of Makar Sankranti in 2023. Makar Sankranti 2023 date & time Makar Sankranti 2023 Date, Day, and Time Makar Sankranti Date 15 January 2023, Saturday Punya Kaal 07:15 AM to 05:46 PM (10hr 55min) Mahapunya Kaal 07:15 AM to 09:00 PM (1hr 49min) Makar Sankranti in Hinduism The festival has immense religious and cultural significance. According to the Puranas...

• • • Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: When are Pongal and Makar Sankranti in India? Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: When are Pongal and Makar Sankranti in India? Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: 'Pongal’, which means “spilling over,” comes from the ritual of boiling freshly harvested rice with milk and jaggery in a newly-made or bought clay pot until it overflows. This is symbolic of life's favourable beginnings Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: Pongal, a popular harvest festival, is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu and other southern states of India. This year, Pongal celebrations will begin on January 14 and will continue until January 17. Makar Sankranti, on the other hand, will be celebrated on January 15. Every year in mid-January, the four-day Pongal festival commemorates the end of the winter season and the beginning of Uttarayan or the sun’s trek northward. The celebration coincides with Makar Sankranti, the harvest festival observed in several northern parts of the country, during which people worship the sun deity. ‘Pongal’, which means “spilling over,” comes from the ritual of boiling freshly harvested rice with milk and jaggery in a newly-made or bought clay pot until it overflows. This is symbolic of life’s favourable beginnings. Legend has it that Lord Shiva once asked Basava or the bull to visit the Earth and ask humans to have an oil massage and bath every day. But Basava happened to announce that eat daily and have an oil bath once a mo...

Makar Sankranti is also known as the Kite Festival, which is celebrated with zest and vigour on January 14 and 15. Meanwhile, January 15 is observed as the first day of the harvest season and prosperity. The harvest festival is observed as a public holiday in many parts of India. Most of the schools and colleges observe a holiday on this day, and various banks also stay closed. Makar Sankranti's history and significance Makar Sankranti is mentioned in two of India's epic texts, the How is Makar Sankranti celebrated? On this auspicious day, people take a holy dip at the confluence of the Jamuna and Ganga to purify their body and soul. Children fly kites while elders worship the sun god, ask for vigour in life, and also distribute sweets. People also worship the goddess Sankranti on this day. Sankranti slew the demon Sankarasur on this day. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. Four state-owned financial entities — Punjab National Bank, Life Insurance Corporation of India, State Bank of India, and Bank of Baroda — that together own just over 45% of UTI Asset Management Company (AMC) are understood to be working on inviting formal bids for selling their stakes, top officials close to the development told ET. • Stock Radar: 'Buy Apollo hospitals' • 'Prudent fiscal management saved us' • Assam: Lakhimpur flooded amid heavy rain • Boat capsizes off Greece coast; at least 79 dead • How to track Cyclone Biparjoy's movement • Cyclo...