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  • Is Makar Sankranti 2024 On January 14 Or January 15? Check Date, Muhurat, And Significance Of Auspicious Day. Culture News

    The Hindu harvest festival of Makar Sankranti is observed a day after the Lohri and usually falls in mid-January. The festival is celebrated across the country with a lot of fanfare where people get together and make special yummy dishes, fly kites, participate in charity work and worship the Sun God. While it’s known by different names in different parts of India, Makar Sankranti celebrates the sun’s transition from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn. As the festival celebrates the sun’s northwards journey, it also essentially marks the end of harsh winters and the beginning of longer days.

    Makar Sankranti 2024: History And Significance

    Makar Sankranti is known by different names in different states. In Tamil Nadu. Makar Sankranti or Sankranthi is known as Pongal. In Gujarat and Rajasthan Makar Sankranti is known as Uttarayana. In Haryana and Punjab Makar Sankranti is known as Maghi. In Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Telangana, it is known as Makara Sankranti and also Poush Sôngkranti.

    According to Hindu mythology, Sankranti – a Hindu deity – killed a demon called Sankarasur on the following day of Makar Sankranti. It’s also believed that if someone 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 year 2024 being a leap year, the festival is being celebrated on January 15 this year.

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    Makar Sankranti 2024: Date, Auspicious time

    Makara Sankranti Date: January 15, Monday Makara Sankranti Punya Kala: 7.15 AM to 5.46 PM Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala: 7.15 AM to 9 AM

    (Source: Drik Panchang)

    Makar Sankranti Rituals And Celebrations

    The Sun God is worshiped on this day and in particular, farmers pray to Surya Dev for a good harvest. On this day, devotees also worship livestock and prepare sweets with sesame seeds and jaggery. Kite flying is one of the main activities that people indulge in on this day. Some devotees take a holy dip in sacred water bodies and give out alms to those in need as a part of charity.

  • CM-Governor wishes Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri, festival brings message of change of seasons

    Bhupesh Baghel has extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri. He has wished happiness and prosperity for all the people on this occasion.

    In his greeting message it is said that Sun has been considered as the giver of food money and the basis of all energy. In India, going from the Dakshinayan of the Sun to Uttarayan and towards Makar Rekha is welcomed with enthusiasm and enthusiasm. The festival of Makar Sankranti brings the message of season change. In different regions of the country, it is celebrated as Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri. These festivals symbolize new creation, harmony and boundless love. CM Baghel has said that this festival also brought pleasant changes in the lives of all people including the country and the state.

  • Chief Minister wishes for Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri

    Bhupesh Baghel has extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri. He has wished happiness and prosperity for all the people on this occasion. The Chief Minister said in the greeting message released here today that Surya has been considered the giver of food money and the basis of all energy. In India, going from the Dakshinayan of the Sun to Uttarayan and towards Makar Rekha is welcomed with enthusiasm and enthusiasm. The festival of Makar Sankranti brings the message of season change. In different regions of the country, it is celebrated as Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri. These festivals symbolize new creation, harmony and boundless love. Mr. Baghel has said that this festival should bring pleasant changes in the lives of all people including the country and the state.

  • Why do kites fly on Makar Sankranti? Do not know, nor know which tradition is said to be associated with God

    Makar Sankranti has come to a close. Kites have started selling in the market. There is a practice of flying kites on the festival of Makar Sankranti. It is also called kite festival. On the day of Makar Sankranti, Lord Surya becomes Uttarayan and enters Capricorn. Surya Sankranti occurs every month and the Sun transits in 12 zodiac signs throughout the year. According to Hindu traditions auspicious works begin with Makar Sankranti. Before this, the auspicious work continues till March 1. On the day of Makar Sankranti, kite flying is mentioned in Tandananramayana of Tamil, according to which Lord Shriram flew a kite on the day of Makar Sankranti which went directly to Indralok. Since then the tradition of flying kites has started. The tradition has started. Kites started flying all over the country, but very few people know why they fly. And stories have been carved out everywhere.