Makar Sankranti would be celebrated on January 15, 2020. The harvest festival marks the Northward movement of sun and therefor it is called Uttrayan in Gujarat.
India is a land of varied cultures and traditions. The whole country has different festivals that are celebrated in different parts of the nation. One such festival is Makar Sankranti. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated on January 15 every year.
This festival is celebrated in different parts of India with different traditions and names. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on a specific day that is referred to as a solar day in the Hindu calendar. The festival is all about worshipping the sun and the legend of Hindu mythology related to Sankranti.
History
Sankranti was a goddess according to Hindu mythology. As per the legend, Sankranti killed a devil named Sankarasur. The day next to Makar Sankrant is called Karidin or Kinkrant.
On this day, the Devi slayed the devil Kinkarasur. The information of Makar Sankranti is available in Panchang. The Panchang is the Hindu Almanac that provides information on the age, form, clothing, direction, and movement of Sankranti.
Importance of Makar Sankranti
On the day of Makar Sankranti, the sun starts its Northward movement. This is also known as the Uttrayan journey, and therefore the festival is known Uttrayan in the state of Gujarat.
Important facts
On the day of Makar Sankranti, a holy bath in one of the holy rivers is a very old tradition. This holy bath happens at different sacred holy rivers like in Varanasi, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Allahabad.
Sun is worshipped with a haldi-kumkum ceremony and a sacred puja is held in the morning for the same.
Til or sesame seeds laddoo is one of the traditional eateries on Makar Sankranti.
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Kite Festival
Kite flying is one of the sports that is practiced on this day. It is one of the biggest festival sports in Gujarat on the day of Uttrayan. In other parts of the nation, there are various sports and dances that are held to commemorate the festival.
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In different regions of India, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with different names
Lohri is celebrated in Haryana and Punjab. At night, people gather around the bonfire and throw til, puffed rice and corns into the flames of the bonfire. Prayers are offered to the bonfire seeking abundance and prosperity.
In Bihar, the Makar Sankranti festival is known as Khichdi. On this day, donating urad, rice, gold, woollen clothes, blankets, etc. have their own importance.
In Maharashtra, all married women donate cotton, oil, and salt to other married women on their first Sankrant.
In Bengal, there is a tradition of donating til after taking bath in Makar Sankrant. A huge fair is also organised every year in Gangasagar.
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Tamil Nadu, this festival is celebrated as Pongal for four days.
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Makar Sankranti: SMS & Messages To Send To Your Friends And Family
Makar Sankranti is celebrated across the nation on January 15. People send Makar Sankranti messages to their loved ones. Happy Makar Sankranti to everyone
India is a country full of various cultures and traditions. The entire country has innumerable festivals that are celebrated with unity and togetherness. Makar Sankranti is the harvest festival that is celebrated every January 15 majorly by the people of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa. This Hindu festival is also celebrated in the rest of the states as well but usually with different names and traditions.
Makar Sankranti Messages
On this auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, people send their families and friends messages and wishes. This is just to make them feel special and to remind them that you are missing them and want them to be happy and well. Here are some of the messages that you can send on Makar Sankranti 2020.
“Look at the brighter side of life, it’s so pleasant and sees the Sun smiling for you & birds singing for you. Happy Makar Sankranti”
“With great devotion, fervour and vivacity, with rays of hope and light, we wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti”
“As the sun starts its northward journey, let’s come together and celebrate this season of opulence with love, peace and joy. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti”
“Worship the Lord Sun, and fly the kite and celebrate the day, as this is the season of harvest. Happy Makar Sankranti to all.”
“This is that time of the year where you can enjoy the moment with full intensity and cheers. Wish you and your family a very prosperous Makar Sankranti”
“The festival of sun and harvest is here. May it enlighten your mind with knowledge and wisdom. Happy Makar Sankranti dear”
“Let’s come together and celebrate this day of happiness. Let’s fly the kites and touch the skies of happiness. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti”
“Explore out the brightest light coming from the sun rays and enjoy this gentle breeze & cool air with hearty music. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti”
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India is a land of varied cultures and traditions. The whole country has different festivals that are celebrated in different parts of the nation. One such festival is Makar Sankranti. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated on January 15 every year.
This festival is celebrated in different parts of India with different traditions and names. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on a specific day that is referred to as a solar day in the Hindu calendar. The festival is all about worshipping the sun and the legend of Hindu mythology related to Sankranti.
History
Sankranti was a goddess according to Hindu mythology. As per the legend, Sankranti killed a devil named Sankarasur. The day next to Makar Sankrant is called Karidin or Kinkrant.
On this day, the Devi slayed the devil Kinkarasur. The information of Makar Sankranti is available in Panchang. The Panchang is the Hindu Almanac that provides information on the age, form, clothing, direction, and movement of Sankranti.
Importance of Makar Sankranti
On the day of Makar Sankranti, the sun starts its Northward movement. This is also known as the Uttrayan journey, and therefore the festival is known Uttrayan in the state of Gujarat.
Important facts
On the day of Makar Sankranti, a holy bath in one of the holy rivers is a very old tradition. This holy bath happens at different sacred holy rivers like in Varanasi, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Allahabad.
Sun is worshipped with a haldi-kumkum ceremony and a sacred puja is held in the morning for the same.
Til or sesame seeds laddoo is one of the traditional eateries on Makar Sankranti.
Also Read| Nationals from 45 countries take part in Gujarat Kite festival
Kite Festival
Kite flying is one of the sports that is practiced on this day. It is one of the biggest festival sports in Gujarat on the day of Uttrayan. In other parts of the nation, there are various sports and dances that are held to commemorate the festival.
Also Read| International Kite Festival: The beauty of the fun-filled event held at Ahmedabad
In different regions of India, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with different names
Lohri is celebrated in Haryana and Punjab. At night, people gather around the bonfire and throw til, puffed rice and corns into the flames of the bonfire. Prayers are offered to the bonfire seeking abundance and prosperity.
In Bihar, the Makar Sankranti festival is known as Khichdi. On this day, donating urad, rice, gold, woollen clothes, blankets, etc. have their own importance.
In Maharashtra, all married women donate cotton, oil, and salt to other married women on their first Sankrant.
In Bengal, there is a tradition of donating til after taking bath in Makar Sankrant. A huge fair is also organised every year in Gangasagar.
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Tamil Nadu, this festival is celebrated as Pongal for four days.
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Makar Sankranti: SMS & Messages To Send To Your Friends And Family
Makar Sankranti is celebrated across the nation on January 15. People send Makar Sankranti messages to their loved ones. Happy Makar Sankranti to everyone
India is a country full of various cultures and traditions. The entire country has innumerable festivals that are celebrated with unity and togetherness. Makar Sankranti is the harvest festival that is celebrated every January 15 majorly by the people of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa. This Hindu festival is also celebrated in the rest of the states as well but usually with different names and traditions.
Makar Sankranti Messages
On this auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, people send their families and friends messages and wishes. This is just to make them feel special and to remind them that you are missing them and want them to be happy and well. Here are some of the messages that you can send on Makar Sankranti 2020.
“Look at the brighter side of life, it’s so pleasant and sees the Sun smiling for you & birds singing for you. Happy Makar Sankranti”
“With great devotion, fervour and vivacity, with rays of hope and light, we wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti”
“As the sun starts its northward journey, let’s come together and celebrate this season of opulence with love, peace and joy. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti”
“Worship the Lord Sun, and fly the kite and celebrate the day, as this is the season of harvest. Happy Makar Sankranti to all.”
“This is that time of the year where you can enjoy the moment with full intensity and cheers. Wish you and your family a very prosperous Makar Sankranti”
“The festival of sun and harvest is here. May it enlighten your mind with knowledge and wisdom. Happy Makar Sankranti dear”
“Let’s come together and celebrate this day of happiness. Let’s fly the kites and touch the skies of happiness. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti”
“Explore out the brightest light coming from the sun rays and enjoy this gentle breeze & cool air with hearty music. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti”
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Makar Sankranti Wishes In Telugu To Share With Your Telugu Friends
Makar Sankranti is celebrated across the nation on January 15. Here is all you need to know about the festival. Here are some of the wishes in Telugu.
The winter harvest season Makar Sankranti is here. People across the nation are busy celebrating this festival. The celebration includes everything right from bonfire to kite flying sessions and many get-togethers and also special delicious food items that are made using the winter harvest.
It is widely celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and is also celebrated under different names across the country. Here are some messages to share with your Telugu friends to wish them on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
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Makar Sankranti wishes in Telugu
1. Palaloni Telladanam, Cherukuloni Tiyyadanam. Mungiṭlo Mugguloni Rangula Andam. Anniṇṭi Kalayikato Paṇḍaga naaḍu Mee Iṇṭlo Velliviriyāli Aanandam. Meeku Mariyu Mee Kuṭumba Sabhyulaku Sankranti Subhakaankshalu.
2. Tarigiponi Dhanyarasulatho. Taralivacche Sirisampadalato. Tiruguleni Anubandhala Allikalato. Mee Jeevitham Dinadinam Vrudhi Chendalani, Mee Illu Kalakalam Pacchadanamtho Kaḷakaḷalaḍalani Korukuṇṭu. Sankranti Subhakaankshalu.
3. Telugu dananiki Niluvettu Prateeka. Aa Galipaṭam la Unnatanga Egire Mana Ghanata. Jeevitanni Rangulamayam Chese Acchamaina Veḍuka Mana Sankranti Paṇḍuga. Meeku Mariyu Mee Kuṭumba Sabhyulaku Sankranti Subhakaankshalu.
4. Ningi Nunchi Nelaku Digivacche Harivillulu, Mana Mungiṭlo Merise Rangavallulu. Pachekaṭṭulu, Pandemkollu, Haridasulu, Dudu Basavannalu. Teluginti Sanskr̥ti Sampradayalanu Gurtu Chestu. Meeku Mariyu Mee Kuṭumba Sabhyulaku Sankranti Subhakaankshalu.
5. Aakupacchani Mamiḍi Toraṇaalu. Pasupu Pacchani Melimi Singaramatho Merise Gaḍapalu. Mungiṭlo Muggulu, Andamaina Gobbemmalu. Iṇṭiki Taralivacche Dhanyarasulu. Ide kada Mana Telugiṇṭi Sanskr̥ti, Ide kada Mana Telugiṇṭi Paṇḍaga. Sankranti Subhakaankshalu.
I wish you soar high just like
the kites on Makar Sankranti.
!! Happy Makar Sankranti !!
