Every year, Makar Sankranti is commemorated as the beginning of the season of harvest. Moreover, as per astrology, on this day, the sun transits to the house of Capricorn. This day signals the end of bitter cold and welcomes warmer days. After this day, the night starts to shorten and days start to get longer.
The period of Uttarayan kickstarts which lasts for approximately six more months. Out of twelve Sankrantis in the year, Makar Sankranti is one of the auspicious and significant Sankrantis. This year in 2024, Makar Sankranti is celebrated in parts of the country on the 15th of January.
Across the entire country, this festival is celebrated by people with high zeal and enthusiasm. However, its ritual may differ from place to place across the country. In Assam it is called Magh Bihu, in Punjab, it is popular as Lohri, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Bihu in Assam, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and Pousha Sankranti in West Bengal.
Celebration
Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious times of the year when the household is free from unnecessary, useless, and older items. Moreover, it is replaced with new things. By doing this, people expect and hope for a year full of prosperity, wealth, good luck, and success.
The day begins with cleaning houses, taking baths early, donning traditional attires, and worshipping Lord Indra and Lord Surya. People seek blessings from these Lords for a happy year along with a fruitful and amazing harvest. The day is celebrated by eating dahi-chooda, khichdi, and flying kites.
Traditional foods are made with various fun activities. Traditional foods that are made include preparations with peanuts, maize, sesame seeds, sugarcane, jaggery, and rice. During this auspicious day, god kheer, undhiyu, khichdi, Til Kut, popcorn, and Gud Ki Chikki are consumed.
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