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 to this reason, in India, winter nights are longer and days are smaller. But with the Makar Sankranti, the sun starts its journey towards the Northern Hemisphere and the days become longer and nights smaller. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, people express their gratitude by worshiping the sun God in various forms.

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Makar Sankranti 2025 significance: Why is this day celebrated?
2 months, 1 week ago

Makar Sankranti 2025 significance: Why is this day celebrated?

Hindustan Times  

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 …

Happy Makar Sankranti 2025: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extends wishes, says ‘festival to express gratitude…’
2 months, 1 week ago

Happy Makar Sankranti 2025: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extends wishes, says ‘festival to express gratitude…’

Live Mint  

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 …

Celebrate Makar Sankranti at home: Step-by-step guide for a joyful festival
2 months, 1 week ago

Celebrate Makar Sankranti at home: Step-by-step guide for a joyful festival

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 …

Makar Sankranti 2025: Know The Date, Bathing, Donation Timings, And More About The Festival
2 months, 1 week ago

Makar Sankranti 2025: Know The Date, Bathing, Donation Timings, And More About The Festival

ABP News  

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 …

Makar Sankranti 2025: 50+ wishes, images, messages, GIFs, WhatsApp and Facebook statuses to celebrate
2 months, 1 week ago

Makar Sankranti 2025: 50+ wishes, images, messages, GIFs, WhatsApp and Facebook statuses to celebrate

Hindustan Times  

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, …

Is Makar Sankranti a Maharashtrian festival? In which states is Makar Sankranti celebrated?
2 months, 1 week ago

Is Makar Sankranti a Maharashtrian festival? In which states is Makar Sankranti celebrated?

Live Mint  

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 …

Why Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal are celebrated at the same time in India?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal are celebrated at the same time in India?

Live Mint  

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal are important festivals celebrated in different parts of India around the same time, usually in mid-January. This year, Lohri will be celebrated on January 13, Makar Sankranti on January 14 and Pongal will be celebrated rom January 14-17. Why Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal are celebrated at the same time in India? Lohri, Makar Sankranti, …

Makar Sankranti 2025: When is Makar Sankranti? Know the correct date and shubh muhurat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Makar Sankranti 2025: When will harvest festival be observed - 14 or 15 January?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Makar Sankranti 2025: When will harvest festival be observed - 14 or 15 January?

Live Mint  

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into a new astrological sign, i.e. Makar Sankranti is an important festival dedicated to Surya, the Hindu sun god, marked by ritual bathing. The auspicious time for Makar Sankranti will begin at 09:03 AM and it will last till 05:46 PM, as per Drik Panchang. Punjab: Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Lohri Other names …

Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, history, and all you need to know
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, history, and all you need to know

India Today  

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 …

Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, time, rituals, and celebration guide for this auspicious festival
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, time, rituals, and celebration guide for this auspicious festival

Live Mint  

Makar Sankranti, also known as Makara or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu festival observed in January every year. Makar Sankranti 2025: Date and time Makara Sankranti will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. > Punya Kaal Muhurta: 09:03 AM to 06:04 PM > Maha Punya Kaal Muhurta: 09:03 AM to 10:57 AM > Makara Sankranti Moment: 09:03 AM, January …

When is Pana Sankranti 2024? Date, timing, history, significance and celebration of Odia New Year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

When is Pana Sankranti 2024? Date, timing, history, significance and celebration of Odia New Year

Hindustan Times  

Pana Sankranti, also known as Maha Bishuba Sankranti, is the traditional New Year celebration of the Odia people of Odisha, India. Pana Sankranti is a festival of new beginnings and togetherness celebrated in the Indian state of Odisha. Pana Sankranti 2024 date and timing This year, the auspicious festival of Pana Sankranti will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13th. Pana …

Meen Sankranti 2024: Date, Timings, Significance & Rituals
1 year ago

Meen Sankranti 2024: Date, Timings, Significance & Rituals

The Quint  

Meen Sankranti is a time when the Northern Hemisphere moves towards longer days and shorter nights. People also offer prayers and take a holy dip in the Ganga River. During this time, people also offer Arghya to Lord Surya. On the day of Meen Sankranti, people wake up early in the morning and offer water to the Sun and show …

From Lohri to Makar Sankranti; here’s how India celebrates harvest festivals
1 year, 2 months ago

From Lohri to Makar Sankranti; here’s how India celebrates harvest festivals

Live Mint  

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
1 year, 2 months ago

Happy Makar Sankranti 2024: Wishes and messages to share with your loved ones

Live Mint  

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival that is widely celebrated across India and falls in the month of January. This festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and the sun's transit to the Capricorn. Sankranti means movement of the sun while Makar Sankranti is the most important of all 12 Sankranti that fall in a year. Also read: …

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 …

Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15? From correct date to Puja timings, know everything in detail
1 year, 2 months ago

Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15? From correct date to Puja timings, know everything in detail

India TV News  

Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Sankrat, is an auspicious Hindu festival that celebrates the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn. However, there is often confusion regarding the exact date of Makar Sankranti, with some people observing it on January 14 and others on January 15. Makar Sankarati Date and Puja Timings: The date of …

Makar Sankranti 2024 date and time: Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 and January 15? Check correct date, significance
1 year, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2024 date and time: Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 and January 15? Check correct date, significance

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti 2024: One of the most special days of the year is here. Celebrated in different names throughout India, Makar Sankranti celebrates the sun's transition from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn. Makar Sankranti 2024 date and time: Is Makar Sankranti on January 14 and January 15? Check correct date, significance Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with a …

Makar Sankranti 2024: Know date, time, history, and significance here
1 year, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2024: Know date, time, history, and significance here

Live Mint  

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu harvest festival that is widely celebrated across India and usually falls in the month of January. Also read: OTT releases this week: From Tejas to Hi Nanna, Watch THESE movies or web series over the weekend During the festival, people worship the Sun God, take a holy dip in sacred water bodies, engage in charitable …

Vrishabha Sankranti 2023: Know date, shubh muhurat, significance, other important details
1 year, 10 months ago

Vrishabha Sankranti 2023: Know date, shubh muhurat, significance, other important details

India Today  

The auspicious Vrishabha Sankranti has arrived. It is known as 'Vrishabha Sankranti' because the Sun transits from Aries to Taurus during this time. VRISHABHA SANKRANTI 2023: SUBH MUHURAT AND DATE The duration of the Vrishabha Sankranti Punya Kala is 05 hours and 32 minutes, starting at 10:55 and ending at 04:28. On May 15, 2023, Vrishabha Sankranti will be celebrated. …

Jaipur's Makar Sankranti celebration is nothing less than mini Diwali; watch
2 years, 2 months ago

Jaipur's Makar Sankranti celebration is nothing less than mini Diwali; watch

Firstpost  

The video, which has been recorded from a higher floor, shows hundreds of people stationed on their terrace, as they witness a lit sky filled with innumerable Chinese flying lanterns, which gives you an illusion of millions of twinkling stars. Now a video, exhibiting Jaipur’s vibrant and ecstatic Makar Sankranti celebrations, has taken the internet by storm. While sharing the …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Deverakonda, Mahesh Babu bring festivities with warm wishes
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Deverakonda, Mahesh Babu bring festivities with warm wishes

India TV News  

Makar Sankranti 2023: Festivals are something that has no boundaries, they are the same for everyone and carry the same level of excitement even for celebrities. As the country is celebrating Makar Sankranti, several celebrities, including Vijay Deverakonda, Mahesh Babu, Rishab Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Allu Arjun and more, took to their social media handles to wish their fans …

Makar Sankranti: Thousands Take Dip in Himachal Rivers, Braving Extreme Chill
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti: Thousands Take Dip in Himachal Rivers, Braving Extreme Chill

News 18  

Braving the extreme chill, thousands of people across Himachal Pradesh took a dip in rivers on Saturday to mark Makar Sankranti. “Every year over 25,000 devotees visit Tattapani to mark Makar Sankranti,” a priest told IANS over phone. In 2020, the khichdi, weighing 1,995 kg, was prepared jointly by the state Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation and the trust …

Vedanta chairman celebrates Makar Sankranti in full traditional style. See post
2 years, 2 months ago

Vedanta chairman celebrates Makar Sankranti in full traditional style. See post

Live Mint  

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal shared a sweet post that will make people nostalgic. "With the blessings of Surya Bhagwaan, I begin my 2023 with lots of dreams in my eyes, aur inhi sapno ko hakikat banane ki chah lekar chal pada hoon.Om Surya Namah," Vedanta's Agarwal wrote. Makar Sankranti is a festival in the …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, origin and history of festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, origin and history of festival

Firstpost  

The auspicious Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti marks the Sun’s transit into Makara rashi. The Sankranti activities that should be done during Punya Kaal include: Offering Naivedhya to Lord Surya Taking bath Offering charity Performing Shraddha rituals Breaking fast or Parana It should be noted that all the Punya Kaal activities should be done in daytime. Origin and History of …

Makar Sankranti 2023: What is the difference between Uttarayan and Dakshinayan?
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: What is the difference between Uttarayan and Dakshinayan?

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac sign of Dhanu into the zodiac sign of Makara and marks the beginning of the sun's journey northwards, known as Uttarayan. In Gujarat and Maharashtra, people fly kites to mark the occasion of Makar Sankranti In Hindu mythology, the transition of the sun from …

Makar Sankranti 2023: How do different states celebrate this festival?
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: How do different states celebrate this festival?

Firstpost  

The festival of Makar Sankranti comes among a few events that are celebrated all across India on the same day. Thus people, especially the farmers’, observe Makar Sankranti with much enthusiasm and follow certain rituals. Here, we will look at some of those unique celebrations of Makar Sankranti: Pongal- Tamil Nadu The state of Tamil Nadu also hosts a lavish …

Makar Sankranti 2023: 3 reasons why we celebrate festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: 3 reasons why we celebrate festival

Firstpost  

Makar Sankranti is a famous Indian festival celebrated across the country in different traditions on the same day. Also known as the harvest festival in many states, Makar Sankranti is considered very auspicious for embarking on new endeavours. There are various reasons for celebrating the festival which holds both seasonal and religious significance: Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated? Apart from …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Puja muhurat, rituals and all you want to know
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: Puja muhurat, rituals and all you want to know

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti 2023: Makar Sankranti is one of the major festivals celebrated with much grandeur in India and holds great significance for Hindus. The festival of Makar Sankranti, also known as Sankranthi, honours the Sun God Lord Surya and commemorates the sun's entry into the Capricorn zodiac sign. According to Drik Panchang, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil …

Makar Sankranti 2023: 14 or 15 when to celebrate Uttarayana? Know Shubh Muhurat & Important beliefs
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: 14 or 15 when to celebrate Uttarayana? Know Shubh Muhurat & Important beliefs

India TV News  

Makar Sankranti 2023: Makar Sankranti is one of the most important festivals of Hindus. According to Acharya Indu Prakash, on the day of Makar Sankranti, there is great importance of bathing and donating at the pilgrimage sites. Makar Sankranti 2023 Shubh Muhurat Punya Kaal morning - 7.15 am to 12.30 am Mahapunya Kaal morning - 7:15:13 to 9:15:13 Things to …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of the Hindu festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of the Hindu festival

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti is the first Hindu festival that is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm across India and usually takes place in January. Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of the Hindu festival Makar Sankranti marks the end of winter as well as the beginning of longer days on account of the sun's northward journey. Date: Makar Sankranti …

Makar Sankranti 2023: Easy Recipes That You Can Try At Home
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: Easy Recipes That You Can Try At Home

ABP News  

Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayana, Maghi, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu holiday and observance. Check out these amazing recipes curated by ABP Live for you on this special occasion: Sakkarai Pongal: Ingredients: ½ cup / 100 gm – Rice ½ cup / 100 gm – Moong dal 2 ½ cups / 600 ml – Water 1 cup / …

Makar Sankranti 2023: When to celebrate Makar Sankranti? Know the exact date and puja muhurat
2 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2023: When to celebrate Makar Sankranti? Know the exact date and puja muhurat

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals that holds great significance and is celebrated with much pomp. According to Drik Panchang, Makar Sankranti or Sankranthi is marked as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Khichdi in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Uttarayanan in Gujarat and Rajasthan, and Maghi in Haryana and Punjab. Although Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the month of …

Kark Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance, worship method and all you need to know
2 years, 8 months ago

Kark Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance, worship method and all you need to know

India TV News  

Kark Sankranti 2022: The movement of the Sun from Gemini to Cancer marks the celebration of an important Hindu festival known as Kark Sankranti. As we gear up for Kark Sankranti this year, let us have a look at the date, auspicious time, puja method, the significance of the day and much more. Kark Sankranti auspicious time Karka Sankranti Punya …

Meena Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance, and rituals
3 years ago

Meena Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance, and rituals

India Today  

Meena Sankranti is one of the important Hindu festivals that is observed to mark the beginning of the twelfth and the last month of the Hindu calendar. MEENA SANKRANTI 2022: SIGNIFICANCE Meena Sankranti plays a significant role in the timeframe after the 16 Ghatis of Sankranti and is believed to bring luck by performing Daan Punya activities. MEENA SANKRANTI 2022: …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Rangoli designs
3 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Rangoli designs

India Today  

Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14 every year. Makar Sankranti also coincides with the Bhogi festival in South India. Makar Sankranti 2022: How is Makar Sankranti celebrated? Makar Sankranti 2022: Importance Makar Sankranti is considered a day of happiness and prosperity by Hindus. Makar Sankranti 2022: Rangoli Designs

Makar Sankranti 2022: Dahi-Chura to Holy Bath, some auspicious things you must do on January 14
3 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Dahi-Chura to Holy Bath, some auspicious things you must do on January 14

India Today  

Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus across the nation. Makar Sankranti 2022: Date and Timings This year, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated on January 14, 2022, according to Drik Panchang. While there are different ways in which Makar Sankranti is being celebrated across northern India, here are some auspicious things you can do on …

The vibrant legends and folklore surrounding Makar Sankranti
3 years, 2 months ago

The vibrant legends and folklore surrounding Makar Sankranti

Live Mint  

As the earth pirouettes on its axis to swing to the northern hemisphere, this astronomical confederation in the Hindu calendar is known as Uttarayana— ‘uttara’ being north and ‘ayana’ as abode. Besides, as per the lunar calendar, on this day, the sun crosses over from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn and India celebrates its biggest harvest …

Makar Sankranti 2022: All you need to know about puja timings, significance and celebrations
3 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: All you need to know about puja timings, significance and celebrations

Firstpost  

The festival is dedicated to the Sun God and marks the beginning of the new harvest festival Makar Sankranti will be marked across the country on Friday, 14 January. Makar Sankranti is considered extremely auspicious and several people believe that they can get blessed by the gods by taking a bath in the Ganga river on this day. According to …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, puja time, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, puja time, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Makar Sankranti 2022: One of the major festivals celebrated with much pomp in India, Makar Sankranti holds great significance for Hindus. Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, puja time, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know Makar Sankranti, or simply Sankranti, is dedicated to Lord Surya Makar Sankranti Date And Timings This year, Makar Sankranti falls on Friday, January 14, …

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal 2022: Date, History and Significance
3 years, 2 months ago

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal 2022: Date, History and Significance

News 18  

If India was a palette, it would be the most diverse, with cultures and ethnicities changing every few hundred kilometres. Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Bihu are festivals that represent different cultures but unite under one country – India. Lohri is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti and is primarily celebrated in North India, especially the agricultural state of Punjab. …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Indian Railways Hikes Platform Ticket Fares at These Stations
3 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Indian Railways Hikes Platform Ticket Fares at These Stations

News 18  

Indian Railways’ South Central Zone has increased railway platform fares until January 20 during the Makar Sankranti festival. “In view of the ensuing Sankranti festival season, it is anticipated that there will be huge crowd of rail travellers as well as accompanying non-travellers at Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Lingampalli and Begampet Railway Station and other major railway stations on Secuderabad Division,” a …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Til laddu traditional recipe
3 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Til laddu traditional recipe

India Today  

Makar Sankranti 2022 will be observed on January 14. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, people prepare various sweet dishes at home. The most famous dish to make on this day is til laddu, which is nothing but sesame and jaggery laddus, which has special significance. Makar Sankranti 2022: Ingredients for til laddu 2 cups of white sesame Three-fourths cup …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Important beliefs related to the festival of kites
3 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Important beliefs related to the festival of kites

India TV News  

One of the major festivals in Hinduism is the festival of Makar Sankranti. Auspicious time of Makar Sankranti 2022 On January 14, Sun God will enter Capricorn at 2:43 pm. Mythology of Makar Sankranti It is believed that on this day Sun God visits his son Shani Dev's house for a month. There is another story behind celebrating Makar Sankranti …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, time, history and significance
3 years, 2 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Date, time, history and significance

India Today  

Makar Sankranti is considered to be one of the main Festivals of Hindus. Makar Sankranti 2022: Date This year Makar Sankranti will be observed on January 14, 2022. Makar Sankranti 2022: Time Makar Sankranti Punya kala is from 02:43 pm to 06:04 pm Makar Sankranti Maha Punya Kala is from 02:43 pm to 04:35 pm. Makar Sankranti 2022: History According …

Makar Sankranti 2022: Know Why This Day Is More Special In 2022 & Auspicious Muhurat
3 years, 3 months ago

Makar Sankranti 2022: Know Why This Day Is More Special In 2022 & Auspicious Muhurat

ABP News  

Ujjain News: Makar Sankranti, the great festival of Surya Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15, 2022, during the ‘Brahma Yog’. As per popular belief, if the Surya Sankranti falls after noon, the Sankranti is available in the ‘Gochar’ period and the auspicious festival should be celebrated on the next day. So, according to this belief, as the Sun will …

Vrishabha Sankranti 2021: Date and other significant details
3 years, 10 months ago

Vrishabha Sankranti 2021: Date and other significant details

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Vrishabha Sankranti 2021: When Sun enters from one zodiac sign to another, it is called Sankranti. Since cows are worshipped amongst the Hindu devotees, it is considered auspicious to gift cows on Vrishabha Sankranti. Vrishabha Sankranti 2021: Date This year, Vrishabha Sankranti will be observed on Friday, May 14, 2021. Vrishabha Sankranti Punya Kala is from 12:18 to 19:04 Vrishabha …

Sankranti 2021: Complete list of dates, tithi, and importance
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Sankranti 2021: Complete list of dates, tithi, and importance

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According to the Hindu calendar, there are a total of twelve Sankranti in a year. Among the 12, Makar Sankranti is the most significant one, celebrated pan India. Importance of Sankranti: 12 Sankranti days are said to be highly promising as the Sun moves from one constellation to another. The Sun starts to travel in the north direction from Makar …

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