Makar Sankranti 2025: When the Sun God leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated. This year the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 14 January 2025. The Sun God will enter Capricorn on this day at 09:03 am. Makar Sankranti has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. On this day people give great importance to charity, on this day people take bath and donate. And the worship of Sun God is considered very auspicious.
Importance of Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is one of the most important and ancient festivals of India. This festival symbolizes the worship of Sun God and the time of harvesting. Makar Sankranti is named so because on this day the Sun enters Capricorn. This astronomical event is also mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas.
This festival is celebrated with different names across the country, such as Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and Bhogali Bihu in Assam. This day is considered very important from religious, cultural, and astronomical point of view.
Religious importance of Makar Sankranti
This festival is mentioned in our holy texts. It is believed that from this day the day of the gods begins which is called Uttarayan. On this day, bathing in the Ganges, charity, and worship of Lord Sun have special significance. According to the Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah gave up his body on the day of Makar Sankranti. This is why it is also considered an auspicious day to attain salvation.
Makar Sankranti Ancient Religious History
Talking about history, the first mention of Makar Sankranti is found in the Rigveda and other Vedic texts. This day is considered to be a symbol of the entry of Sun God into Uttarayan. According to the Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah gave up his body on the day of Makar Sankranti, as it is considered the most auspicious day for attaining salvation. Lord Vishnu killed the demons on this day and buried their heads under the Mandara mountain. Therefore, this day is also considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
Modern Context of Makar Sankranti
From history to the present times, Makar Sankranti has maintained the tradition of being a symbol of celebration and unity in the society. This festival inspires us to connect with nature, religion and society. Thus, the history of Makar Sankranti not only symbolizes religious and cultural heritage, but it also reflects the deep connection of human life with astronomical and natural phenomena.
information about makar sankranti festival
Makar Sankranti is a major and sacred festival of India, which is celebrated every year in the month of January. This festival symbolizes the Sun entering Capricorn and moving from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan. This festival is very important from religious, astronomical and cultural point of view. It is celebrated as the arrival of new crops, change of season and expressing gratitude towards nature. On this day, after taking bath in the Ganges and worshiping the Sun God, people do charity and celebrate together by making sesame-jaggery laddus.
What should be done on Makar Sankranti?
On this day, one should take a bath in a holy river or reservoir. After bathing, offer water to Sun God and worship him methodically. Donate peanuts, curd, chuda, sesame laddus, warm clothes and money to the needy. Spend time in religious rituals on this day and follow celibacy. Chant the mantra “Om Suryaya Namah” to get the blessings of Sun God.
What should not be done on Makar Sankranti?
Avoid wearing or donating black clothes on this day. Instead, donating yellow clothes is considered auspicious. Do not consume tamasic food like onion, garlic, meat and alcohol. Avoid insulting anyone or speaking harsh words. Avoid cutting green trees and plants on Makar Sankranti.
Makar Sankranti Greetings: Top 20 Best Wishes
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On this festival of Makar Sankranti, may your every day be bright and every moment happy. Best wishes!
