{"id":2970,"date":"2020-01-14T11:47:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T06:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/?p=2970"},"modified":"2020-11-21T11:50:22","modified_gmt":"2020-11-21T06:05:22","slug":"on-the-occasion-of-makar-sankranti-pray-for-peace-prosperity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/blog\/on-the-occasion-of-makar-sankranti-pray-for-peace-prosperity\/","title":{"rendered":"Makar Sankranti \u2013 The festival of prosperity and reaping the harvest of your labor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After the bone-chilling winters, everyone is ready to welcome the warmth of Lohri and celebrate the festival of Makar Sankranti. The festival holds a lot of significance in Indian Culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Expert astrologers at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/\">StarsTell<\/a> describe it as a solar event that signifies the movement of the Majestic Sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Marking the auspicious start of the new year, the term \u2018Sankranti\u2019 is derived from the Sanskrit word \u2018Sankramana\u2019 which means \u201ccommencement of movement\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This festival celebrates the Almighty God \u2014 Sun as the individuals pray for wisdom and divinity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Popularly celebrated as the harvest festival throughout India, Makar Sankranti will fall on 15 January 2020 this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, individuals pray for peace and prosperity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Blessed with different spiritual practices, people take dips in the holy waters of the river Ganga, Yamuna, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Krishna, and the Godavari in order to wash away their sins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Agriculture and harvest are deep-rooted in the soul of the Indian society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This festival stands out as it welcomes the new season of harvest, which is blessed by the divine Sun.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Astrologically, \u2018Makar\u2019 refers to the zodiac \u2018Capricorn\u2019, representing the celebration of \u2018Transition of Capricorn\u2019 in the Sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Capricorn zodiac is ruled by the planet Sun and according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/online-astrology-consultation.php\">Vedic Astrology<\/a>; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Lord Sun is the father of the planet Saturn. Experts believe that during this period, Lord Sun comes to stay with his Sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As the Sun moves closer and makes this transition, Makar Sankranti marks the start of the warmer months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The crops will enjoy the warmth of the Sun, and from this day the entire country rejoices for a better harvest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the Northern parts of India, Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of several <em>melas<\/em> including the auspicious Kumbh Mela which takes place in Uttar Pradesh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In South India, several <em>snans<\/em> and pilgrimage come to an end, including the most one austere pilgrimage of Sabarimala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Muhrat of Makar Sankranti <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Makar Sankranti<\/strong> \u2013 15<sup>th<\/sup> January 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sun Transition in Capricorn<\/strong> \u2013 2:22 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Maha Punya Kaal<\/strong> \u2013 7:19 to 9:03 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Snan time<\/strong> \u2013 Morning, 15<sup>th<\/sup> January 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starstell.com\/online-astrology-consultation.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Talk to an astrologer<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to get comprehensive personalized solutions for career, marriage, job, love,<strong><em> and much more.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After the bone-chilling winters, everyone is ready to welcome the warmth of Lohri and celebrate the festival of Makar Sankranti. 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