The Hindu harvest competition of Makar Sankranti is noticed a day after the Lohri and normally falls in mid-January. The competition is widely known throughout the nation with lots of fanfare the place folks get collectively and make particular yummy dishes, fly kites, take part in charity work and worship the Sun God. While it is recognized by totally different names in numerous components of India, Makar Sankranti celebrates the solar’s transition from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn. As the competition celebrates the solar’s northwards journey, it additionally primarily marks the top of harsh winters and the start of longer days.
Makar Sankranti 2024: History And Significance
Makar Sankranti is understood by totally different names in numerous states. In Tamil Nadu. Makar Sankranti or Sankranthi is called Pongal. In Gujarat and Rajasthan Makar Sankranti is called Uttarayana. In Haryana and Punjab Makar Sankranti is called Maghi. In Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Telangana, it is called Makara Sankranti and likewise Poush Sôngkrānti.
According to Hindu mythology, Sankranti – a Hindu deity – killed a demon known as Sankarasur on the next day of Makar Sankranti. It’s additionally believed that if somebody dies on the day of Sankranti, they go straight to paradise.
Makar Sankranti 2024: Is It On January 14 Or 15?
While in most years Makar Sankranti falls on January 14, the yr 2024 being a intercalary year, the competition is being celebrated on January 15 this yr.
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Makar Sankranti 2024: Date, Shubh Muhurat
Makara Sankranti Date: January 15, Monday
Makara Sankranti Punya Kala: 7.15 AM to five.46 PM
Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala: 7.15 AM to 9 AM
(Source: Drik Panchang)
Makar Sankranti Rituals And Celebrations
The Sun God is worshipped on today and specifically, farmers pray to Surya Dev for a great harvest. On today, devotees additionally worship livestock and put together sweets with sesame seeds and jaggery. Kite flying is likely one of the important actions that individuals take pleasure in on today. Some devotees take a holy dip in sacred water our bodies and provides out alms to these in want as part of charity.
