Makar Sankranti 2011

Makar Sankranti is celebrated with fervour all over India though in different names and forms. It is considered as the most auspicious day by the Hindus.

The Makar Sankranti festival marks the day when the sun begins its northward journey and enters the sign of Makar (the Capricorn) from the Tropic of Cancer. In other words, the sun moves from Dakshinayana (south) to Uttarayana (north). The day falls on the 14th of January every year according to the Solar Calendar.

On this day people take a holy dip at Prayag and Ganga Sagar and worship Sun. The tradition of kite flying adds zeal to the festival.  


 

 


 

 


 

Makar Sankranti In India

The Makar Sankranti festival coincides with the day when the sun begins its northward journey and enters the sign of Makar (the Capricorn) from the Tropic of Cancer. This means the days will be getting longer and warmer. It is celebrated as a festival of life and fertility. Since the holiday falls in mid-winter traditional foods served include many that keep the body warm and give energy. Sweets made of molasses and sesame seeds are traditionally eaten on this day and whole cities come to a halt as everybody is on the rooftops, flying kites 


 

 


 


 

 

Makar Sankranti Wallpapers

Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious days for the Hindus and is celebrated all over the country with traditional fervor. According to Hinduism, Surya or the Sun God is the 'pratyaksha devata' or 'the God who can be seen'. Makar Sankranti marks the day of Sun's ascendancy to the Northern Hemisphere.