Makar Sankranti 2025: Complete All Auspicious Tasks During Mahapunya Kaal, Know The Correct Timing And More
Makar Sankranti 2025: This festival is celebrated based on the Sun's position, marking its transition into Capricorn. It is also known as Maghi, Uttarayani, and Khichdi in different regions of India.
Makar Sankranti 2025: The grand Kumbh Mela has begun, and on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a vast crowd of devotees has gathered in faith. Devotees are arriving from distant places to reach the holy banks of the Ganges. Despite the biting cold, their enthusiasm remains undeterred. With bundles on their heads and barefoot, the devotees can be seen eagerly running towards the river to take a holy dip in the Ganga.
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Makar Sankranti To Be Celebrated On January 14th
The auspicious time for Makar Sankranti will be from 9:03 AM to 10:50 AM on January 14th this year. There will be no Bhadrakali influence, and the entire day will be considered auspicious. According to astrologers, Makar Sankranti is celebrated based on the position of the Sun.
On this day, the Sun transitions from Sagittarius to Capricorn, marking the beginning of the Uttarayana period. Taking a dip in sacred rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and others holds significant importance. During this time, bathing, donating, and consuming til-gur are believed to bring great blessings and merit. The Mahapunyakal will last from 9:03 AM to 10:50 AM, a duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
The Importance Of Charity On Makar Sankranti
In scriptures, Makar Sankranti is also called 'Til Sankranti.' On this day, donating black sesame seeds, jaggery, khichdi, salt, and ghee is considered highly auspicious.
Five Types Of Donations Hold Significance -
- Donation Of Sesame Seeds And Jaggery: It helps eliminate sins and brings spiritual merit.
- Donation Of Salt: It removes negative energy and dispels misfortunes.
- Donation Of Khichdi: Donating rice and urad dal khichdi brings eternal rewards.
- Donation Of Ghee And Revadi: It bestows physical comforts, respect, and fame.
- Feeding Birds And Animals: This act is believed to bring immense blessings.
The Importance Of Chanting Mantras On Makar Sankranti
According to astrology, after bathing and donating on Makar Sankranti, chanting the 12 names of Sun God and reciting their mantras can help eliminate many problems in life. This mantra chanting is an excellent way to seek the blessings of the Sun God.
Tradition Of Kite Flying And Preparing Delicacies
On this festival, laddoos made from sesame and jaggery, khichdi, and other traditional dishes are prepared. Kite flying is also a special tradition of the day, symbolizing enthusiasm and joy.
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