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India is the land of festivals. Makar Sankranti is one of the important festivals of the Hindu religion that we celebrate with great joy and happiness. The festival is celebrated every year on 14 or 15 January, depending upon the solar cycle. We celebrate by taking an early morning holy dip in the river and offering prayers to the Sun God.

The word Makar Sankranti derives from two words Makar and Sankranti. Makar means Capricorn, and Sankranti means transition, making Makar Sankranti imply the sun's evolution in the Capricorn (Zodiac sign).

The shift of the sun into Capricorn is of religious importance, and we Indian's believe that taking a dip in the holy river Ganga washes away all your sins and makes your soul pure and blessed. In addition, it signifies the increase of spiritual light and reduction of materialized darkness. From the scientific point of view, from Makar Sankranti, the days become longer, and the nights become shorter.

It's a festival of togetherness and delicacies. The central cuisine of this festival is a dish made of Til and jaggery accompanied by Dahi(Yoghurt) that add sparks to the festival. Kite flying is also a significant part of the festival during the day; the whole family enjoys kite flying, and at that time, the sky gets filled with many colorful and different design kites.

The different part of the country celebrates this festival differently and calls it with other names. Also, the custom of every region is different, and each area celebrates it with their respective traditions. Still, the ultimate aim of the festival remains the same throughout the country that is spreading prosperity, togetherness, and joy.

Charity or Donation is also an essential part of the festival. Donating wheat, rice, and sweets to the needy and poor is part of the festival. It's a belief that one who contributes with an open heart, then God will bring prosperity and happiness in his life and remove every difficulty from the person's life. That is the reason it is called Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Also, Read: "Whatsoever you give, you will get back in abundance."

The presence of this festival can be dated back to the early years of the Mahabharta. Several scholars can vouch for the mention of Makar Sankranti or Magah in the famous epic of Mahabharata. During this time of the year, Pongal is celebrated in South India. It also marks the beginning of the harvest season for the South Indians.

However, the celebration is quite different from the north Indian Makar Sankranti due to different crop yield patterns and ancestral lineages. The two festivals bear a resemblance but are vastly different from each other. In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is called Uttarayan.

Let's come together and celebrate this day of happiness. Let's fly the kites and touch the skies of happiness. We, at the Second Online Travel, Varanasi wish you all a very Happy Makar Sankranti.

Wrapping up: In this blog, we have provided the complete details about Makar Sankranti Festival in India.

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Ramesh Verma, Cmd ; the 2nd Online Travel Varanasi Tours Pahariya 

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