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Makar Sankranti 2025: Significance and Celebrations
Makar Sankranti is celebrated under different names across various cities in India. It is believed that any charity or donation made on this day yields multiple times the benefits compared to other days. This festival marks several celestial and seasonal transitions:
1.)Sun’s Meeting with Saturn: On Makar Sankranti, the Sun visits his son Saturn.
2.) Rising of Venus: Venus also rises on this auspicious day, marking the beginning of all sacred activities.
3.) Seasonal Change: With Makar Sankranti, the harsh winter starts to fade, and spring begins to make its presence felt.
Auspicious Timings for Makar Sankranti 2025:
1.) Date: This year, Makar Sankranti falls on January 14, 2025.
2.) Sun’s Entry into Capricorn: The Sun transitions into Capricorn at 8:41 AM.
3.) Punya Kaal (Auspicious Period): From 9:03 AM to 5:46 PM.
4.) Maha Punya Kaal (Highly Auspicious Period): From 9:03 AM to 10:48 AM.
Significance of Donations on Makar Sankranti:
1.) The festival is also known as Uttarayan in some regions.
2.) Activities such as bathing in the Ganges, observing fasts, narrating religious stories, and worshipping the Sun God are particularly significant.
3.) Charity performed on this day is said to yield inexhaustible rewards.
4.) Lighting lamps as an offering to Shani Dev (Saturn) is considered extremely auspicious
Agricultural and Cultural Importance on Makar Sankranti :
1.) For states like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu, this period marks the harvest season. Farmers express gratitude for the bounty by celebrating Makar Sankranti as a day of thanksgiving.
2.) People distribute sweets made of sesame seeds and jaggery.
3.) In some regions, flying kites is a traditional activity associated with the festival.
Mythological Significance of Makar Sankranti:
1.) Father-Son Reunion: According to legends, Makar Sankranti symbolizes the Sun God visiting his son Saturn’s home. Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn and Aquarius, making this day a unique union of father and son.
2.) Victory of Lord Vishnu: Another myth suggests that Makar Sankranti commemorates Lord Vishnu’s victory over the demons. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu decapitated the demons and buried their heads under Mount Mandara, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Makar Sankranti is not only a day of joy and gratitude but also a time to reflect on the balance of nature, celestial connections, and the spiritual meaning behind these traditions.
Happy Makar Sankranti Festival
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