Makar Sankranti
Why and How is Makar Sankranti celebrated? Makar Sankranti is one of the most promising days for the Hindus and is distinguished in almost all parts of India in countless cultural forms with immense devotion, gaiety, and fervor. It is the main festival of Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Sun. Makar (Capricorn) is a Hindu zodiac mark, and Sankranti (Sat + Kranti) indicates good change or auspicious movement. According to the Hindu panchang, Makar Sankranti befalls when the sun turns its path northwards from Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) to enter the Makar Rashi (Capricorn) month Poush. Makar Sankranti is considered a highly propitious day, and it is accepted any sacred ritual, or task can be started or performed on this day, and it will be fruitful. It marks the beginning of the harvesting season and the end of the chilly winter season. This is the start of the month of Magh. To repay for the distinction that happens due to the sun's revolution every 80 years, Sankranti's day is def...