Sankranti festival in 2023

  1. Makar Sankranti 2023: Here's 12 interesting facts about India’s harvest festival; check details to know more
  2. Raja Sankranti 2023: Know how Raja Parba is celebrated in Odisha
  3. Makar Sankranti 2023: Here's 12 interesting facts about India’s harvest festival; check details to know more
  4. Raja Sankranti 2023: Know how Raja Parba is celebrated in Odisha


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Makar Sankranti 2023: Here's 12 interesting facts about India’s harvest festival; check details to know more

Makar Sankranti 2023: Celebrated annually on January 14 in honor of the Sun God, the festival marks the end of winter months and the onset of spring season. The transition of the sun into ‘Makar Raashi’ is called Makar Sankranti. From the significance of sesame seeds to consumption of rice and jaggery, here's some interesting facts about the festival. Read on to know more. 1) A festival based on Solar Cycle:Makar Sankranti is one of the few festivals in Hinduism that take place on the basis of the Solar cycle whereas most Hindu festivals take place on the basis of the Lunar cycle. The day is observed each year in the month of Magha which corresponds with the month of January as per the Gregorian calendar. 3) Significance of Sesame seed (Til):As per Hindu mythology the God Yama blessed the sesame seed (Til) and hence, Sesame are regarded as the symbols of immortality. Sesame holds special significance during Makar Sankranti and is revered as the best grain and is eaten and given away in ‘Daan’ on Makar Sankranti. 8) Ritual of bathing in River Ganges:It is believed that taking a bath in the Ganges is auspicious on Makar Sankranti. It is considered a day of happiness and prosperity by Hindus. In other parts of India as well, devotees celebrate Makar Sankranti by taking a dip in the holy rivers flowing through states to cleanse themselves of sins.

Raja Sankranti 2023: Know how Raja Parba is celebrated in Odisha

Raja Parba, also known as Mithun Sankranti, is a three-day long festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur in Odisha. It starts on June 14 and ends on June 16, 2023. The festival is dedicated to honoring Mother Earth and celebrating womanhood. On the first day, people prepare for the festival, while women take a break from household work and dress up in new clothes. Raja Sankranti 2023 :Raja Parba is the festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in Odisha. In other places, this day is also celebrated as Mithun Sankranti. This day celebrates womanhood and people worship Mother Earth during these days. This festival will be celebrated for 3 consecutive days. The festival has already started from June 14, and it will end on June 16, 2023. Raja Sankranti 2023: Significance This day has a great significance among Hindus. Raja Parba is one of the most popular festivals which is celebrated in Odisha. They celebrate this day with great grandeur. Raja Parba is also known as Mithun Sankranti. This is a three day long festival celebrated by the people of Odisha, the first day is known as Raja Sankranti, the second day is called Mithun Sankranti and the third day is called Bhudaha or Basi Raja. They honor Mother Earth during the festival and celebrate womanhood also. It is believed that during these day Mother Earth menstruates for the first time in the month of June that’s why the word Raja is derived from Rajaswala which means a menstruating woman...

Makar Sankranti 2023: Here's 12 interesting facts about India’s harvest festival; check details to know more

Makar Sankranti 2023: Celebrated annually on January 14 in honor of the Sun God, the festival marks the end of winter months and the onset of spring season. The transition of the sun into ‘Makar Raashi’ is called Makar Sankranti. From the significance of sesame seeds to consumption of rice and jaggery, here's some interesting facts about the festival. Read on to know more. 1) A festival based on Solar Cycle:Makar Sankranti is one of the few festivals in Hinduism that take place on the basis of the Solar cycle whereas most Hindu festivals take place on the basis of the Lunar cycle. The day is observed each year in the month of Magha which corresponds with the month of January as per the Gregorian calendar. 3) Significance of Sesame seed (Til):As per Hindu mythology the God Yama blessed the sesame seed (Til) and hence, Sesame are regarded as the symbols of immortality. Sesame holds special significance during Makar Sankranti and is revered as the best grain and is eaten and given away in ‘Daan’ on Makar Sankranti. 8) Ritual of bathing in River Ganges:It is believed that taking a bath in the Ganges is auspicious on Makar Sankranti. It is considered a day of happiness and prosperity by Hindus. In other parts of India as well, devotees celebrate Makar Sankranti by taking a dip in the holy rivers flowing through states to cleanse themselves of sins.

Raja Sankranti 2023: Know how Raja Parba is celebrated in Odisha

Raja Parba, also known as Mithun Sankranti, is a three-day long festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur in Odisha. It starts on June 14 and ends on June 16, 2023. The festival is dedicated to honoring Mother Earth and celebrating womanhood. On the first day, people prepare for the festival, while women take a break from household work and dress up in new clothes. Raja Sankranti 2023 :Raja Parba is the festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in Odisha. In other places, this day is also celebrated as Mithun Sankranti. This day celebrates womanhood and people worship Mother Earth during these days. This festival will be celebrated for 3 consecutive days. The festival has already commenced from June 14, and it will end on June 16, 2023. Raja Sankranti 2023: Significance This day has a great significance among Hindus. Raja Parba is one of the most popular festivals which is celebrated in Odisha. They celebrate this day with great grandeur. Raja Parba is also known as Mithun Sankranti. This is a three day long festival celebrated by the people of Odisha, the first day is known as Raja Sankranti, the second day is called Mithun Sankranti and the third day is called Bhudaha or Basi Raja. They honor Mother Earth during the festival and celebrate womanhood also. It is believed that during these day Mother Earth menstruates for the first time in the month of June that’s why the word Raja is derived from Rajaswala which means a menstruating wom...