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Makar Sankranti date News
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Makar Sankranti celebrates the sun's transition from the Sagittarius zodiac (Dhanu rashi) to the Capricorn zodiac (Makar rashi)
The Sun God is worshipped on this day and in particular, farmers pray to Surya Dev for a good harvest
It is celebrated across the country and is known by different names in different parts of India
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According to Hindu mythology, Sankranti - a Hindu deity - killed a demon called Sankarasur on the following day of Makar Sankranti
It's also believed that if someone dies on the day of Sankranti, they go straight to paradise
Flying kites and preparing sweets with sesame seeds are done on this day
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Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious times of the year
It marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan
It is observed on January 14 every year
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Dedicated to worshipping the Surya Dev or Sun God, Makar Sankranti is known by different names in the country.
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