Makar Sankranti / Date
Tue, Jan 14, 2025
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Capricorn Festival) also referred to as Uttarayana, Makar, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu observance and a festival. Usually falling on the date of 14 January ...
Makar Sankranti is the celebration of the sun's journey from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and is considered an auspicious time. Makar translates as ' ...
Makar Sankranti: Marks the transition of the Sun into Makara Râshi (Capricorn) on its celestial path, and the six-month Uttarayana period. Makar Sankranti ...
Makara Sankranti is important for spiritual practices; accordingly, people take a holy dip in rivers, especially Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri.
Sankranti translates to “transfer.” It is a harvest festival and social celebration dedicated to the. Hindu sun god Surya offering thanks for success and.