Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival, Hindus taking a dip in the holy river Ganga, Krishna, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri holds amazing importance. People celebrate it with a lot of fun. Makar Sankranti is also known as Uttrayan is one of the most divine days of the year, as per Lord Ganesha. Makar Sankranti is of religious and stargazing importance, as on this day. Sun moves northwards and enters the Capricorn zodiac.
According to the Vedas, Lord Sun is referred to as a father, and his passage of him determines the changing of phases and seasons of our lives. If you are going to start a new business, take up a new position in the work, etc then, this is the favorable day to commence. Here we will share all the highlights about the festival, let’s continue the article. Keep reading.
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The Makar Sankranti celebrates in India with various names-Maghi in Punjab, Maghi Saaji in Himachal Pradesh, Maghi in Punjab, Maghi Saaji in Himachal Pradesh, Maghi Sangrand or Uttarain (Uttarayana) in Jammu, Ghughuti in Uttarakhand, Sukarat in central India, Pongal in Tamil, Makara Sankranti in Odisha, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh (also called Khichdi Sankranti) or as Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Goa, West Bengal (also called Poush Sankranti)
Date: January 14, Friday, Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala – 02:43 PM to 04:28 PM, Makara Sankranti Punya Kala – 02:43 PM to 05:45 PM
Makar Sankranti 2022: Puja Vidhi
-Place a wooden chowki and sprinkle some Gangajal to cleanse it. Then put the Kalash on it.
-Now, place the idol/image of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Surya Bhagwan on each of the heaps.
Light an oil lamp and place it in front of dities.
-Sprinkle some water on each of the deities one by one.
-Begin the puja by invoking Lord Ganesha and seeking his blessings.
-Offer haldi, chandan, kumkum, durva grass, flowers, incense and a fruit.
Devotees on this day, offer arghya to the sun, and pray, They worship Luxmi and Lord Ganesha, Some rice donate to the God. They used some stuff, which is Jaggery, pulses, peas, Revdi, etc. people fly kits as well on this day. People give pulses, peas, and ravdi, and other things to their married sisters, girls, and relatives as well.
Another hand this is the time when harvesting new crops in Bihar, Punjab, UP, and Tamil Nadu. Farmers also celebrate this day like gratitude day. People wait for this day. We also wish you Happy Makar Sankranti, and enjoy the festival with your family.
