Makar Sankranti 2021 - Date, Significance & Celebration in India
As we all know that Makar Sankranti is one of the significant Hindu festivals of India and is celebrated with a lot of zeal throughout the country. Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14th January every year. It is not just a religious celebration but also marks the winter solstice when the shift of the sun leads to longer days. The day of Makar Sankranti is also known as Maghi, which marks the first day of the sun entering the Makara Rashi. This festival is celebrated in different parts of the country with different names and rituals. Depending upon the region it is getting celebrated all the festivities in Makar Sankranti have many names. During this day, the devotees take a holy dip in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna, Godavari and Cauvery. It is believed that taking a dip in these rivers on Makar Sankranti washes away all the sins as it is the time of peace and prosperity. For the farmers, celebrating Makar Sankranti means celebrating the end of the harvesting season. That is why,