Makar Sankranti - The biggest festival in India
India is the only country in the world that is rich in tradition and festivals.
There is, of course, a great deal of history, spirituality and geography behind every festival in India
India has a traditional way of celebrating the ninth festival with each season and season change
People from all over the world visit India to see the festivals in India and the different ways of celebrating them in different regions.
Festivals of India
Each festival has its own style and cuisine.
Not only that, festivals are celebrated in different ways in different provinces.
In India, all the festivals are arranged according to the Indian calendar
In India, according to the Shalivahana Saka panchayat, every year begins on the day of Gudi Padwa.Then Akshay Tritiya, Vatpoornima, Nagpanchami, Rakshabandhan, Guru-pournima, Rishi Panchami,Kojagiri-pournima, Dussehra, Diwali-big excitement, Datta Jayanti, Makar Sankranti and Holi
These festivals come one after the other according to the seasons of the people's life and farming activities.
Biggest Festivals of India-
These festivals are known and celebrated under different names, but there are many similarities.
Both these festivals are celebrated as cereals after the harvest of agricultural crops
Thanksgiving is upon us, which means the holiday season is in full swing.
New clothes are bought by making a meal of Goda Dhoda with the income earned from our hard work.
Logic behind the festivals in India
Why is
Makar Sankrati celebrated?
According to Indian astrology and astronomy, these festivals come on a specific date and science is behind it.Makar- Sankranti, an important festival, is considered to be very special and important.
It is also believed that the Sun God comes to Saturn in Capricorn to meet his beloved son Saturn,Therefore, this Surya Sankrat is considered special and is celebrated!
There are many mythological references to why Makar Sankrati is celebrated.
It is believed that the Ganga descended to earth on the same day.
And on the same day, Pitamaha Bhishma had laid down his life on the bed of arrows!
According to astrology, the Sun travels from one zodiac sign to another every month
throughout the year.
Geographically, the day on which the sun rises on
the Capricorn line of the earth is the day of sankranti in each month,
But mainly the Taurus, Aries and Capricorn are considered important.
Every
year on 14th or 15th January the Sun enters Capricorn from Sagittarius.
On the same day, geographically,The Sun comes on the Capricorn line on 14th or 15th January so Capricorn falls on the same day every year
The Earth is tilted towards the Sun in the
Northern Hemisphere.According to astrology, The Sun revolves around the zodiac
every month throughout the year, there are a total 12 Sankrantis in a year!
This means that the day in the Northern Hemisphere gradually increases from this day And summer begins!
Near this day, seasonal farming is completed all over India.
Rabi season crops like gram and wheat are harvested.
Importance of Makar Sankranti-
People donate a variety of clothing items.On this day chanting, bathing and purification are done.On this day, it is considered important to donate khichdi sesame and jaggery to the poor!
Bathing is done at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna Saraswati at Prayagraj Allahabad.It is believed that one comes here on Makar Sankranti and bathes in the Ganges to attain merit
Makar Sankranti has different names to the states
This festival of Makar Sankranti is known by different names in India.Makar Sankranti is celebrated under different names in Indian states-Uttarayan in North India, Makar Sankrati is celebrated in Gujarat and Rajasthan as Uttarayan.Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh and West Bihar,Poush Sankranti in West Bengal, Maghi in Himachal Pradesh,
Lohri in Haryana and Punjab,Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra, Pongal in Karnataka,Andhrapradesh and Kerala whereas Bihu in Assam.
Different ways of celebrating Makar Sankrat in India
For example, in Rajasthan, khichdi, gulgule and sweets are made by adding jaggery and ghee.
In Maharashtra,Bhakari including sesame laddu and bhogi vegetables are offered with sesame seeds.
Makar Sankrati is celebrated under different names in Indian states-Uttarayan in North India, Makar Sankrati is celebrated in Rajasthan as Khichdi,Poushi Pournima in Punjab, Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra, Pongal in Kerala 4 days festival and Bihu in Assam.
Kite Festival in India-
In most parts of India, kites are flown on Makar Sankranti.Also, in some places, people gather on a large field and play kites.
In Gujarat,
Saurashtra and Maharashtra, big competitions are organized.In which a kite
fight is held in the sky. People also enjoy this pull in large numbers.This
kite festival is so big that even children and adults take part in it.There is a story that Lord Ramachandra
first flew a kite to celebrate victory after his arrival in India.
Practices and traditions of Makar Sankranti-
Thus, according to various myths, geographical changes and seasons, many festivals in India have started pre-trading.
Makar Sankrant is celebrated not only in India
but also in neighboring countries like Shri -Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan.
This festival is not just a name, its purpose is for people to meet each other, share joys and sorrows, hold gatherings.Not only that, but social commitment should be increased by forgetting the claims and embracing one another.
Importance of festivals in today's world
Nowadays, families who are separated on this occasion come together in the village and meet each other and cherish good memories.
These festivals are celebrated to preserve the culture and pass it on to the next generation.
Due to these festivals, India is also known as a country of festivals and these festivals in India are celebrated in different parts of the world.
The real purpose of the festival is to bring together people to overcome caste and social divisions and to maintain social commitment through meritocracy.
If there is unity in the society, then the country progresses!!!
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