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Makar Sankranti 2024: The Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great splendour and extravagance throughout the nation each year. Known as the harvest festival, this is the time of year when people join together to worship the Sun God, create delicious meals, fly kites, and carry out charitable deeds. This sacred day marks the transition of the Sun god from Sagittarius to the Capricorn zodiac sign. Since Makara Rashi is another term for Capricorn, Makar Sankranti derives its name from this zodiac sign. 

Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14th January. However, this year there’s a slight confusion regarding its date. Let us check out when this jolly harvest festival will be celebrated this year. 

Makar Sankranti is significant for agriculture, but it's also celebrated with special poojas (prayer ceremonies) honouring the Sun God, which represents the victory of light over gloom. (Image Source: Freepik)

Makar Sankranti 2024: 14th Or 15th January - When Is Makar Sankranti? 

Makar Sankranti usually falls on January 14 of each year. However, Makar Sankranti falls on January 15 in leap years. Since 2024 is a leap year, the festival is scheduled for January 15 of this year. 

As per Drik Panchang, the Punya Kaal will begin at 7:15 AM and will end at 5:46 PM. The Maha Punya Kala will take place on January 15 from 7:15 AM to 9 AM. 

Makar Sankranti 2024: Importance Of Makar Sankranti According to Astrology 

Sankranti interprets the Sun's journey from one Rashi (zodiac constellation) to the next. As a result of this, a year has twelve Sankrantis. Known by another name, "Poush Sankranti," The Makar Sankranti is the most auspicious of these and one of the few Hindu events that coincides with the solar cycle. 

It marks the official end of winter since on this day the Sun starts to migrate from the Dakshinayana (South) to the Uttarayana (North) hemisphere. In addition to being a seasonal celebration and religious event, the occurrence also signifies the sun's entry into Makar Rashi or the Capricorn Zodiac Sign. 

Makar Sankranti 2024: Significance Of Makar Sankranti According To Hinduism 

The sacred Hindu texts suggest that on the day of Makar Sankranti, Lord Vishnu conquered the devastation that the demons had inflicted by severing their heads and burying them behind a mountain. This represents the end of negativity and the beginning of righteousness. As a result, Makar Sankranti is excellent for sadhana, or spiritual practice, since the atmosphere is rife with "Chaitanya," or "cosmic intelligence."

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Makar Sankranti is significant for agriculture, but it's also celebrated with special poojas (prayer ceremonies) honouring the Sun God, which represents the victory of light over darkness. In order to show their appreciation and ask for blessings for a bountiful harvest and a successful Sun passage through the Northern Hemisphere, devotees give prayers and carry out rituals. 

 

 

(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.) 

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