Makar Sankranti 2023: Know What Things You Should Donate As Per Your Zodiac Sign

Donating specific objects on Makar Sankranti fulfils lifelong wishes. It not only provides money benefits, but also happiness, peace, and success.

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Makar Sankranti, the auspicious Hindu festival worshiping the Surya Dev which marks the transit of the Sun in the Capricorn sign as well as the sun shifting its motion to Uttarayana.  

On this day, people all around the world worship the source of life and ruler of the soul - Surya Dev after taking a dip in the holy river. In case a dip in the holy river is not possible, one can chant the below mantra while bathing.

गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरि सरस्वति ।

नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन् संनिधिं कुरु ॥
gaṅge ca yamune caiva godāvari sarasvati .

narmade sindhu kāveri jale’smin saṃnidhiṃ kuru

Furthermore, as per the principles of the Karma Positioning System (KPS), helping needy people in the best possible capacity without any expectations is a very sound and unique way to reach the almighty. In an interaction with ABP Live, Sidhharrth S Kumaar, Astro Numerologist & Founder, NumroVani explained the effect of this doubles if things are donated as per the moon sign of a person. Such service of humanity brings positivity, glee, riches, and bliss into your life. 

He further explained what are the things that you should donate this Makar Sankranti as per your zodiac sign - 

• Aries

After taking a bath, donate woollen clothes, sesame seeds, khichdi, jaggery, and peanuts to bring you good health and prosperity.

• Taurus

While sesame seeds are required, you can also offer black grammes or lentils, mustard oil, khichdi made of black lentils, and black apparel items to draw divine benefits during Makar Sankranti.

• Gemini

By providing umbrellas, blankets, rice, gramme flour ladoos, and sesame seeds, you will be showered with prayers from the needy. Remember that God rewards those who help others.

• Cancer

Donating ghee, milk, and silver objects to the impoverished will make your heart happy. To welcome joy and bliss, you can also donate woollen clothing and white sesame seeds.

• Leo

What could be better this winter than gifting warm blankets and copper thermos flasks? Aside from this, people born under this sign can offer mosquito nets, wheat, khichdi, and lentils.

• Virgo

This Makar Sankranti, donating green garments will be highly beneficial for Virgo. Oil, sesame seeds, and moong daal will also make both the receiver and the provider pleased.

• Libra

The sign of balance should choose a balanced platter to donate this year, comprising nutritious khichdi, delectable laddoos, and a piece of warm clothes or blanket.

• Scorpio

Because this water sign is dominated by the fiery Mars and Pluto, its inhabitants should wear red to attract stability and success. Better alternatives include khichdi, jaggery, and sesame.

• Sagittarius

Donating yellow clothing items will provide Sagittarians with a lot of tranquilly, calm, and contentment. Other yellow-colored things, such as turmeric, sandalwood, and pulses, will also please the poor, and thus the almighty.

• Capricorn

You will impact lives and earn good karma by donating books and stationery to those in need. Donations of woollen clothing, blankets, and oil are also welcome.

• Aquarius

Black woollen and cotton clothing will attract money, success, and affluence. However, if you are on a tight budget, providing soaps, oil, and black lentils will suffice.

• Pisces

Pisces is the most compassionate and generous of the 12 zodiac signs. Silk garments, blankets, jaggery, groundnuts, and khichdi with ghee are ideal donations for them. It is critical to contribute these items with pure and noble intent, with no expectation of gain.