Makar Sankranti: Know The Significance Of Festival Of Kites And Ladoos

Makar Sankranti is here and everyone would be trying hard to cut their neighbour's kite whereas some will go for binge eating sesame sweets. But, do you know the significance behind this age-old tradition of eating ladoos and kite flying?

Health benefits and warmth of tiny sesame seeds are obviously the reason. But, very few know the real purpose behind it. According to ancient belief, sesame awaken our soul, induce positivity, and enhance our sattvikta.

Similarly, there is a reason behind flying kites early in the morning and wearing black outfits.

Read further to know more.

Sun Meets Shani

Til (Sesame) Sweets

Kite Ceremony

Makar Sankranti occurs on last day of winter when winter is on the peak and black being the best heat absorbent is considered suitable color for Uttarayan special outfit.

However, this is a tradition only in Maharashtra but everyone should follow this as festivals are neither color-bounded nor region specific. So, flaunt in black and for outfit ideas mark these celeb inspired ethnic black outfits:

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Maa Ganga Purifies Soul

It also has spiritual significance thus people from different regions of country take baths in the holy rivers of India. Every year Kumbh Mela is organized on this day where devotees in huge number come to bank of Ganga and take dip in its holy water.

It is believed that Maa Gange will wash off all their sins and bring prosperity and peace in their lives.

Unfortunately, this year not everyone can get a chance to dive into holy water of Ganga due to strict guidelines by government. Devotees have to show their covid report before entering and only those with negative report is allowed.