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Makar Sankranti 2024: A day after Lohri, in the middle of January, is when the Hindu harvest festival Makar Sankranti takes place. People gather to prepare unique and delectable dishes, fly kites, engage in humanitarian endeavours, and revere the Sun God on this exuberant festival.  Makar Sankranti is observed as the day when the Sun enters the Capricorn zodiac sign. This event, which coincides with the sun's northward voyage, commemorates the end of hard winters and the beginning of longer days. Since it is a leap year, Makar Sankranti will be observed on 15th January 2024.

As people perform charitable deeds on this day, it is highly significant to donate certain things on Makar Sankranti as it helps in welcoming prosperity and abundance in one’s home. Let us check out the list of 10 things one can donate on the occasion of Makar Sankranti to invite abundance and prosperity. 

Makar Sankranti, which corresponds with the sun's northward voyage, heralds the end of severe winters and the beginning of longer days. (Image Source: Freepik) 

Makar Sankranti 2024: 10 Things To Donate On Makar Sankranti 

1. Sesame Seeds - Donating sesame seeds on Makar Sankranti is regarded as a sign of prosperity. One can please lord Shani by donating sesame seeds. 

2. Jaggery (Gudd) - One can obtain the blessings of Lord Sun by donating jaggery on the day of Makar Sankranti. 

3. Khichdi - While preparing khichdi on Makar Sankranti is auspicious, donating khichdi is also significant on this day since it brings abundance. 

4. Grains - It is believed that those who donate 5 types of grains on Makar Sankranti have all of their wishes granted. 

5. Oil - It is also auspicious to donate oil on the day of Makar Sankranti. It is believed that Lord Shani is appeased with the donation of oil. 

6. Blanket - Donating a blanket on the day of Makar Sankranti is also rewarding as it settles the malefic effects of Rahu and Ketu in one’s horoscope. 

7. Salt - It is also beneficial to donate salt on Makar Sankranti as it strengthens the position of Shukra (Venus) in one’s birth chart. 

8. New Clothes - One must also donate clothes to the needy on Makar Sankranti as it brings good fortune. 

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9. Fodder - It is highly auspicious to donate and feed green fodder to the cows on the day of Makar Sankranti. 

10. Ghee - It is also significant to donate ghee on the day of Makar Sankranti as it is believed to bring career success. 



(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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