Makar Sankranti 2024 is a special festival among all major festivals in India. People who follow Hinduism celebrate Makar Sankranti with great enthusiasm. One could say that everyone eagerly awaits Makar Sankranti throughout the year. According to the English calendar, Makar Sankranti 2024 is celebrated on the 14th of January, which is the first month of the year.
Makar Sankranti 2024 is known by different names in various parts of the country. On this day, the sun enters the Capricorn zodiac sign, which is why it is called Makar Sankranti. In some regions, it is known as Uttarayan because, after January 14th, the sun moves towards the northern direction. Scientifically, this is explained by the fact that when the sun’s movement is towards the north, it is called Uttarayan, and when it is towards the south, it is called Dakshinayan. The Sun transit from Sagittarius to Capricorn marks the celebration of Makar Sankranti 2024.
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Apart from India, Makar Sankranti is also celebrated with grandeur in Nepal, where it is known as Maghe Sankranti or ‘Maghi Sankranti.’ People in Nepal celebrate by consuming sesame seeds, clarified butter, jaggery, and yam. In the state of Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as the Pongal festival. In Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Jammu, it is known as Makar Sankranti. In Bihar, it is celebrated as ‘Tila Sankranti,’ and people follow the tradition of eating sesame seeds, jaggery, and sweets like tilkut, gajak, and revdi.
People celebrate this festival according to their cultural and regional customs. Makar Sankranti is also known as the farmers’ festival because on this day, farmers seek blessings from God for a good harvest. Taking a holy dip in pilgrimage sites is a tradition on this day. People from far and wide go to places like Haridwar, Prayagraj, and other nearby pilgrimage sites to take a dip in the Ganges and cleanse themselves of sins and wrongdoings committed through thoughts, words, and deeds.
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Many places organize grand fairs, and khichdi, a dish made from rice and lentils, is distributed as prasad. In religious scriptures, Makar Sankranti is considered highly auspicious for taking a holy dip, making donations, and performing rituals and prayers. The day marks the end of the inauspicious month of Paush, and the next month, Magh, is considered propitious for religious ceremonies and rituals. Makar Sankranti opens up auspicious timings for events like marriages.
In summary, Makar Sankranti is a festival that holds cultural, religious, and agricultural significance. It is celebrated with diverse rituals and traditions across the country, bringing people together to rejoice in the changing season and seek blessings for prosperity.
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Makar Sankranti 2024 Muhurat & Time:
Makar Sankranti Muhurat on Monday 15 January 2024
Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal – 07:15 am to 05:46 pm
Total Duration – 10 Duration 31 Minutes
Mahapunya Kaal – 07:15 am to 09:00 am
Total Duration – 01 Hour 45 Minutes
Makar Sankranti is celebrated on the day the Sun transits into the Capricorn sign. This year the Sun transit in Capricorn is on 15th January, early morning at 2:47 AM.
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