Happy Makar Sankranti 2020 to all my dear friends.
Makar Sankranti is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated on 14th consistently. But this year Happy Makar Sankranti 2020 will be celebrated on 15th Jan. Makar (capricorn) is a Hindu zodiac sign and Sankranti intends to its change direction. As indicated by Hindu Calender, Makar sankranti happens when sun alters its course northwards from Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) to enter the Makar Rashi (Capricorn) in the month of Poush. Makar Sankranti is viewed as exceptionally auspicious day and it is accepted any holy custom or work can be begun or performed on this day and it will be productive .It denotes the start of reaping season and end of cold winter season.
Makar Sankranti in North India
This festival is celebrated energetically in all parts of India. In north India individuals takes holy bath in Ganges give rice and dal(lentil) they likewise plan Khichdi (a rice dish) .The popular Magh mela initiates on this day on the bank of Triveni Sangam in Allahabad.Happy Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra Makar Sankranti has exceptional significance. The primary harvesting of sugarcane is commended on this day. Individuals wear new clothes, get ready and trade desserts called Til Ladoo made with sesame seeds and jaggery - utilizing the ongoing harvest of sugarcane.Makar Sankranti 2020 in Gujarat
Makar Sankranti in Gujarat is known as Uttarayan. On this day individuals visit their family members and trade endowments with them. The convention of kite flying is likewise followed on this day. The sky looks brilliant with thousand of kites flying in it. The global celebration of kite flying is additionally hung on this day every year.Happy Makar Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh it is called as 'Pedda Panduga' and celebrated till 3 days. Individuals plan rangolies and an exceptional rice dish called Pongal.This dish is first offered to the Goddess Sankranti Lakshmi and afterward devoured by individualsMakar Sankranti celebration in Karnataka
In Karnataka people wear new clothes, visit their family members and trade their first reap of sugarcane. They likewise plan and trade an exceptional mix of Sugarcane, sesame seeds, dry coconut, singed grams and peanuts, respect their creatures by giving them a great shower and sustaining them Pongal (a rice dish), make pleasant rangolies.In spite of the fact that Makar Sankranti has different names ,however it is commended with incredible euphoria and vivacity in every single part of India.
Happy Makar Sankranti 2020 Date and Time
Makara Sankranti on Wednesday, January 15, 2020Makara Sankranti Punya Kala - 07:15 AM to 05:46 PM
Duration - 10 Hours 31 Mins
Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala - 07:15 AM to 09:00 AM
Duration - 01 Hour 45 Mins
Makara Sankranti Moment - 02:22 AM