Makar Sankranti: The festival of Makar Sankranti is being celebrated across the country from this morning itself. On this day people take a dip of faith in the holy rivers. On the day of Makar Sankranti, the sun moves from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan. With this the time for all auspicious works begins. On the day of Makar Sankranti, there is a special importance of bathing and donating. It is believed that by taking a bath in the Ganges on this day one gets freedom from sins. Punya Kaal and Mahapunya Kaal are considered to be of special importance in Makar Sankranti. Bathing and donation done during this period gives double the fruits. Let’s know till what time the Punya Kaal is going to last on this day.
auspicious time of Makar Sankranti
On the day of Makar Sankranti, all the work should be done in auspicious time. Today the Maha Punya Kaal was from 7:15 am to 9 am. At the same time, today’s holy period has started from 7:15 in the morning, which will remain till 5:46 in the evening. According to beliefs, bathing and donation done during the holy period gives double the virtue. The day of Makar Sankranti is said to give great virtue. Bathing in the holy river on this day gives freedom from all sins. This day is very auspicious for worshiping God, offering Arghya to Sun God, giving Dakshina to Brahmins and performing Shraddha etc. Making Khichdi on this day and donating Khichdi is also considered very auspicious.
Mythological beliefs of Makar Sankranti
On the day of Makar Sankranti, father Sun enters the zodiac sign of his son Shani. This position of Shani Dev and Sun also makes father-son relationship good. This festival is celebrated with great pomp in the country and the world. In South India it is also known as Pongal and in Haryana and Punjab regions it is also known as Maghi. In Sanskrit it is called Uttarayan. All the auspicious works start from the day of Makar Sankranti.
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