makar sankranti 2024

Makar Shankranti is a significant harvest festival celebrated across India, marking the sun's northward journey or 'Uttarayan' into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar). It symbolizes the end of the winter solstice and the onset of longer days, signifying new beginnings and the reaping of bountiful harvests.

This festival holds immense cultural and spiritual importance. It is a day of thanksgiving to the sun god, Surya, for the energy and life it bestows upon us. Makar Shankranti also represents the spiritual journey from material bondage towards enlightenment, with the sun being a source of wisdom and guidance.

Makar Shankranti is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with activities like flying kites, preparing and sharing festive foods like sesame-jaggery sweets (til-gud), and social gatherings. It's a day when people step out to enjoy the sunshine and revel in the joy of the season.

The customs vary regionally but commonly include taking holy dips in rivers, donating to the needy, and preparing traditional dishes. The act of flying kites is symbolic of reaching out to the divine and sending prayers to the heavens.

Makar Shankranti in 2024 will be celebrated on January 15th. It's a time for communities to come together, celebrate the harvest, and look forward to the year ahead with hope and joy.

As we prepare to welcome Makar Shankranti 2024, let's embrace the spirit of this auspicious occasion. For more insights into Makar Shankranti and to learn about the pooja procedures, visit the Sulekha app and website. Connect with the expert astrologers and priests listed on Sulekha to ensure your celebrations are aligned with tradition and filled with blessings. Celebrate Makar Shankranti with Sulekha – your gateway to authentic traditions and divine connections.