Makar Sankranti 2025: When is Makar Sankranti? Know the correct date and shubh muhurat
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Makar Sankranti 2025: When is Makar Sankranti? Know the correct date and shubh muhurat

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti 2025: Makar Sankranti is one of the most significant Hindu festivals. Makar Sankranti 2025: The auspicious Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with enthusiasm every year. Here are the correct details for you: Makar Sankranti 2025: Correct date and muhurat As per Drik Panchang, the festival of Makar Sankranti falls on Tuesday, January 14 this year. Here's the auspicious muhurat to keep in mind: Occasion Muhurat Makara Sankranti Moment 9:03 am Makara Sankranti Punya Kala 9:03 am to 5:46 pm Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala 9:03 am to 10:48 am Meanwhile, according to the panchang, the Sun will rise at 7:15 am on the day of the festival. Makar Sankranti 2025: Rituals For those celebrating Makar Sankranti, wake up early on the day of the festival to take a bath and offer water containing red flowers and rice grains to the Sun.

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MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said it is anticipating 10 crore devotees for the Mauni Amavasya 'Amrit Snan' on January 29 at the Maha Kumbh for which comprehensive measures are being implemented to efficiently manage traffic and crowds. Although taking a dip in the sacred waters on all days beginning from Makar Sankranti is considered holy, yet …

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Deputy High Commissioner Chandru Iyer marked Makar Sankranti by preparing the traditional dish 'Ellu Bella' with his team during a visit to Gandhi Bazaar, Bengaluru. As part of his Sankranti shopping, Iyer carefully selected the ingredients for the dish, which includes roasted white sesame seeds, finely chopped dry coconut, gram dal, jaggery, and roasted split groundnuts. In some cultures, people …

Happy Makar Sankranti 2025: 50+ Wishes and messages to share with loved ones
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As Makar Sankranti 2025 brings warmth, joy, and new beginnings, let’s cherish the bonds we share and spread love through thoughtful wishes. WISHES FOR FRIENDS Let’s fly high and achieve new heights together this Makar Sankranti Wishing my friends endless success and happiness on this festive occasion May our friendship soar like kites and bring light into our lives Celebrate …

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India Today  

Makar Sankranti, celebrated across India with diverse traditions, marks the transition of the sun into Capricorn and the end of the winter solstice. Pongal Rice: 1 cup Moong dal: 2 tablespoons Jaggery: 1 cup Ghee: 3 tablespoons Cashews and raisins: 2 tablespoons Cardamom powder: ½ teaspoon Instructions: Cook rice and moong dal together until soft. Savoury Pongal Rice: 1 cup …

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Makar Sankranti 2025: The special time of the year is here. Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with a lot of festivities throughout the country. Makar Sankranti 2025 details: This year, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated on January 14. People celebrate Makar Sankranti with their own traditions and rituals to mark the start of the comfortable season, and the end …

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 14 extended his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu, and Makaravilakku. Mahakumbh 2025 Live Updates Taking to X, the leader wrote, “Wishing everyone a very happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu, and Makaravilakku. May these …

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Makar Sankranti is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated in January across India. Here's a list of things that can be donated during Makar Sankranti: Gud/Jaggery: This is one of the important items for Makar Sankranti. Til or Sesame Seeds: Another thing that should be donated on the day of Makar Sankranti is til. Ghee Ghee is another important …

Makar Sankranti 2025: Here's what you can donate on the auspicious day
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Makar Sankranti is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated In January across India. On the day of Makar Sankranti, people make donations to receive the blessings of Surya Dev. Ghee Ghee is another important item that can be donated on the day of Makar Sankranti. ALSO READ: Makar Sankranti 2025: From Khichdi to Undhiyu, must-try traditional dishes for a …

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Makar Sankranti 2025: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on January 14 extended wishes on the occasion of Makar Sankranti 2025. Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated across India as the new agricultural cycle begins and winter ends. Happy Makar Sankranti 2025 Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the harvest season. Happy Makar Sankranti 2025 Celebrations The Makar Sankranti …

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Pongal, Makar Sankranti 2025: Banks will be closed Today, Tuesday, January 14, in some parts of the country on account of Makar Sankranti, Uttarayana Punyakala, Pongal, Maghe Sankranti, Magh Bihu and the Birthday of Hazrat Ali, as per the Reserve Bank of India calendar. Pongal, Makar Sankranti 2025: Why are banks closed today? Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti is a Hindu …

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India Today  

On Tuesday, 14 January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a message welcoming the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu and To the shrines of Assam for the celebration of Bihu. The Makar Sankranti festival also commemorates the celestial event called ‘Uttarayan’, the period when the sun is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere. May this holy festival …

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India Today  

Makar Sankranti is a festival that marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn, or Makar Rashi. Prepare festive dishes unique to Makar Sankranti, such as: Tilgul Ladoos Pongal Patishapta Pithas These sweets provide a sweetness that is characteristic of the festival celebration and is further enhanced by rich culinary traditions 4. HOST A BONFIRE In northern India, people in …

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Prayagraj: Devotees on Tuesday morning took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti which marks the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Mahakumbh. Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani and Shri Shambhu Panchayati Atal Akhara were the first ones to take Amrit Snan. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand of Juna Akhara said that the seven Shaivite Akhads would take the holy …

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Makar Sankranti is a festival that's celebrated by the people of India, marking the harvest season. This nutritious snack is a popular food and treat that's enjoyed during the festival of Makar Sankranti. It's the best combination of sweetness and health benefits, making it a popular choice during Makar Sankranti. This recipe, made of sesame seeds and jaggery, is popular …

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Makar Sankranti: In astrology, the Sun's transition from one zodiac sign to another is called Sankranti, and when the Sun moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn, it is known as Makar Sankranti. The festival of Makar Sankranti is based on the Sun's transit into Capricorn, Saturn's zodiac sign. This year, the Sun will enter Capricorn on January 14, 2025, at 9:03 …

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Makar Sankranti 2025: Celebrated every year in mid-January, Makar Sankranti signifies the sun's transition into Capricorn. Makar Sankranti 2025: Wishing you an exciting Makar Sankranti filled with love, laughter, and light as you celebrate new beginnings and abundance. May the blessings of Makar Sankranti fill your life with peace and success. May the festival of Makar Sankranti bring peace, prosperity, …

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Winter solstice or Uttarayan marks the transition of the sun to Makara rashi. With a touch of celebration and tradition to your plate, let’s explore what goes into each one of the nutri-balls apart from other nutritious ingredients like cardamom, ghee – gut-lubricant, and iron-loaded jaggery, all of which it is prepared with: Sesame ladoo: Sesame or til ladoo is …

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Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival observed in January every year. Yes, Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated in Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, people celebrate Makar Sankranti by sharing 'til-gul' – sesame seeds and jaggery – and preparing tilachi chutney. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in several parts of India, in different forms: In Gujarat and Rajasthan, Makar Sankranti is jubilantly celebrated …

Happy Makar Sankranti 2025: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with loved ones
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On Makar Sankranti, many types of dishes are made and eaten in homes. In Bihar, Jharkhand and UP, people eat Dahi Chura with great enthusiasm on Makar Sankranti. What is the significance of eating dahi chura on Makar Sankranti? Eating dahi chura on the day of Makar Sankranti is of great importance. It is believed that eating dahi chura on …

Bank Holiday on January 14: Are banks open or closed on Makar Sankranti 2025, Tuesday? Check full list here
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Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated in India, marking the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. HISTORY OF MAKAR SANKRANTI The festival is associated with the Sun God, Surya, and his journey towards the Northern Hemisphere, marking the beginning of longer days and shorter nights. RITUALS AND TRADITIONS OF MAKAR SANKRANTI Holy …

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Hindustan Times  

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Suggi habba in Karnataka, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh, the harvest festival—that falls on January 15 this year—commemorates the northward ascent of the sun. “There’s kootu prepared with ash gourd, yellow pumpkin, dal, coconut and a spice paste; the tamarind-based arapuli kuzhambu with red or brown gram and elephant yam; and a tomato rasam completes …

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Also known as Sankranthi, the Makar Sankranti festival honours Lord Surya, the Sun God, and signifies the Sun's entry into the Capricorn zodiac sign. Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi in Haryana and Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Khichdi in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarayanan in Gujarat and Rajasthan. With the arrival of this festival, here is a collection of …

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Hindustan Times  

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In India, harvest festivals in the month of January mark the beginning of festivities every year. Makar Sankranti usually falls on January 14 every year, but as per Drik Panchang, this year the festival will be celebrated on January 15. During the festival, people worship the Sun God, take a holy dip in sacred water bodies, engage in charitable activities …

Happy Makar Sankranti 2024: Wishes and messages to share with your loved ones
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Makara Sankranti: Is it a bank holiday? Check here
1 year, 2 months ago

Makara Sankranti: Is it a bank holiday? Check here

Live Mint  

This Monday, January 15 is Makara Sankranti and as many may wonder if it is a bank holiday, the simple answer is yes – in some states. Uttarayana Punyakala, Makara Sankranti Festival, Maghe Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu are all celebrated on the same date – January 15. Below is the full list of other bank holidays in January 2024: …

Makar Sankranti 2024: Know the date, history, significance and celebration of the festival
1 year, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2024: Know the date, history, significance and celebration of the festival

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year to mark the beginning of the harvest season and sun's transit to the Capricorn, signalling advent of warmer days and end of bitter cold. Makar Sankranti 2024 date Makar Sankranti usually falls on January 14 every year, but as per drikpanchang, this year the festival is being observed on January 15, a day before …

Makar Sankranti 2024: History, Significance and other facts about festival
1 year, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2024: History, Significance and other facts about festival

Business Standard  

Makar Sankranti is an auspicious Hindu festival observed all over India on January 14, 2024. During Makar Sankranti, the Sun starts its journey towards the north, so people in the Ganga, Krishna, Godavari, and Yamuna Rivers are at holy places and chant mantras. Makar Sankranti 2024: Important facts Makar Sankranti involves specific practices and activities, such as flying kites and …

Makar Sankranti 2024: Date, Time, History, Significance & How Is It Celebrated
1 year, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2024: Date, Time, History, Significance & How Is It Celebrated

The Quint  

Makar Sankranti is the day from which the northward movement of the sun begins. On the day of Makar Sankranti, the sun starts its journey towards the north so, people take a holy dip in the Ganga, Godavari, Krishna, and Yamuna River at holy places and chant mantras. Before Makar Sankranti, the sun is in the Southern Hemisphere and due …

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