Makar Sankranti also known as Uttarayana, Makar or Sankranti. This occasion marks the transition of the Sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn.
This festival is solely dedicated to God Surya.
Makar Sankranti has Different – Different Name
Makar Sankranti has known by different names in different regions
- Makar Sankranti in Kerala
- Magh Bihu in Assam
- Maghi Saaji in Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarain in Jammu
- Sakrat in Haryana
- Sakraat in Rajsthan
- Sukarat in Central India
- Dahi Chura in Bihar
- Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh
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What do People do on Makar Sankranti Occasion?
On the Makar Sankranti occasion, people usually celebrate by making till laddu, flying kites, bonfires, and feasts.
Everyone observes to go to lakes, and rivers and bathe in the ceremony thank the Sun.
Spiritual Significance of Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the Hindu religion sun god Surya.
Makar Sankranti’s spiritual significance is that people take a holy dip in rivers especially Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri.
The significance of bathing in these rivers is that it washes away all your sins. On this day people pray to the sun and thank them for their successes and prosperity.
The till jaggery sweets symbolize being together in peace and joyfulness. This period is also signifying the beginning of the Rabi crop and agriculture cycle in India.