In 2024, the festival of Makar Sankranti is on 15 January, which is on Monday.
Makara Sankranti is a Hindu Festival that celebrates Sun's transition into Makar (Capricorn). It is one of the few traditional Hindu festivals that are observed as per solar cycles. The season marks the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. It is also the beginning of the month of Magha.
Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival that is celebrated across the country with different names. Each state celebrates the festival as per their culture and tradition.
Importance of Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is devoted to the God Sun or Surya. The festival also symbolises the starting of a six-month auspicious period for Hindus called the Uttarayana period. It is considered as a significant period for spiritual practices.
On the occasion of Makara Sankranti, lakhs of people take a holy dip at the Sangam - the confluence of Ganga and Jamuna. The holy dip is considered to result in forgiveness of past sins. People also submit their prayers to God Surya and thank for their wealth and triumph. As per the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Sankranti in a year. Out of all the Sankranti, Makar Sankranti is considered as the most significant one and is celebrated throughout the country.
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