Makar Sankranti 2023

 

Introduction 

The Makar Sankranti 2023 event honors the day the sun entered the Capricorn  zodiac sign, also known as the Makara Rashi. Based on the solar calendar, it takes  place on January 14 and 15 each year. The celebration also marks the beginning of  the new harvesting season and the conclusion of the winter season. It has both  seasonal and religious importance. It is considered one of the luckiest days on the  Hindu calendar.

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One of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar is Makar Sankranti, also  referred to as Sankranti or Makar Sankrant, and it is celebrated by worshipping Lord  Surya (Sun God). The day the sun enters Capricorn, or Makara is known as Makar  Sankranti. It signals the start of spring and is also referred to as Uttarayan  Punyakalam. 

Punya Kaal begins on January 15 at 8:45 AM in Western India. 

Sankranti Day is devoted to honoring Lord Sun. A particular solar day on the Hindu  calendar is referred to as Sankranti Dayo. On this auspicious day, the sun begins the  astrological sign of Capricorn, or Makar, indicating the conclusion of winter and the  beginning of longer days. The first day of Magh’s month is today. 

Every 80 years, Sankranti is delayed by one day to account for the difference brought  on by the sun’s rotation around the earth. On Makar Sankranti, the sun begins its  Uttarayan, or northward, trip. As a result, another name for this celebration is  Uttarayan. On this day, farmers around the nation are praying for a bountiful  harvest.

Dates and times for Makar Sankranti in 2023

Makar Sankranti falls on January 15 in 2023. Punyakalam, or the period for the ritual  and holy bath, will start on January 15, 2023, at 7:15 a.m. The day when the sun  enters the Capricorn zodiac sign, also called Makara, is referred to as Makar  Sankranti. Additionally known as Uttarayan Punyakalam, it marks the beginning of  spring.

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2023 Makar Sankranti: Importance

Makar Sankranti is regarded by Hindus as a day of joy and prosperity. The Ganges is  considered to be a lucky place to take a dip on Makar Sankranti. The Sun God is also  revered and thanked by followers for benefiting everyone with his warm, brilliant  rays.

History of Makar Sankranti

The celebration is named after Sankranti, a deity who is credited with killing the  demon Sankarasur. The following Makar Sankranti, commonly called Karidin or  Kinkrant, the Devi destroyed this evil Kinkarasur. 

The sun begins to shift toward the north around this time as well. Before Makar  Sankranti, the sun is present near the southern hemisphere. Hindus regard this time,  also called Uttarayan or the Winter Solstice, to be lucky. The Mahabharata claims  that Bhishma Pitamah postponed accepting death until the sun reached Uttarayan.

Makar Sankranti Celebrations

In most places, Sankranti celebrations extend two to four days. People revere the  Sun God throughout the celebration. In addition, they fly kites, prepare sesame and  jaggery sweets, bathe in holy, holy water bodies, give charity to the needy, and  worship animals among other things.

Various Indian Regions Celebrate Makar Sankranti

All communities in India celebrate Makar Sankranti, albeit there are minor  differences in the ceremonies. 

• Ganga Sagar Mela, Tusu Puja, and Pithe parbon are famous during Makar  Sankranti in Bengal. 
• In Assam, Bhogali Bihu and Tusu Puja are observed on this day.
• In Orissa, the Makar Mela is observed. 
• Uttarakhand’s Kale Kauwa or Ghughuti. 
• Jammu and Kashmir celebrate Shishur Sankranti. 
• Mithila region’s Tila Sankranti. 
• Maghi in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana. 
• It is Lohri and Khichdi Parv time in North India.
• It is Sankranti in Central India. 
• Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu. (Festival of four days)
• It is referred to as Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh. (Festival of four days)
• Sankranti or Ellu Bella in Karnataka 
• In Maharashtra, it is celebrated as Makar Sankranti and Tilgul, which is well known for its Bhogichi Bhaji. 
• Upon seeing the Makaravilakku, the renowned Sabarimala Pilgrimage in  Kerala comes to a close. 
• It is referred to as Uttarayan in Rajasthan and Gujarat and is celebrated for the  kite-flying competition. 
• It’s a perfect time to take a dip in the holy waters of Sangam (Prayag) during  Allahabad’s celebrated Magh Mela and Kumbh Mela.

Conclusion

With all the exceptional advantages previously discussed, it is crucial to take into  account Makar Sankranti as a day of luck to finish a home and develop it into a wise  investment. We hope that the information on this blog will help you understand  Makar Sankranti 2023.

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