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Udi Udi Jaaye,
Dil ki Patang Dekho Udi Udi Jaaye.!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boy flying kite with his father
Image Credit: <\/strong>Ben Lei<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Isn\u2019t the excitement higher for everyone? It must be because the first auspicious festival of the Gregorian calendar is here and is celebrated with the utmost fervor and enthusiasm across India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2018s find out more about the Spring Festival! Below is the overview of everything you want to know about Makar Sankranti 2023 and how it is celebrated across India.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Makar Sankranti?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Makar Sankranti in India describes the shift of the movement of the sun in Capricorn (the Zodiac Sign) since Makar means Capricorn and Sankranti means transformation. Hindus view Makar Sankranti as a day of peace, happiness and prosperity. On this day, taking a bath in the Ganges or Yamuna is considered to be lucky. This Indian festival symbolizes the arrival of sunny days and the end of the winter season. Additionally, devotees honour and thank the Sun God for providing them with his radiant and warm rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Gregorian calendar, Makar Sankranti falls on January 14 each year. On some occasions, it falls on the 15th due to the revolution of the earth and this year the festival is on the 15th<\/sup> of January 2023. It is believed that day and night are almost equal on this day. Since it coincides with the equinox, it is assumed that spring has officially arrived in India. After this day, the nights get shorter and the days get longer. Unlike other Indian festivals which follow the Lunar calendar, this festival follows the solar calendar.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Significance of Makar Sankranti<\/strong> 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Makara\u2019 means \u2018Capricorn\u2019. The movement of the sun into \u2018Makara Raashi\u2019 or the \u2018zodiac of Capricorn\u2019 is called Makar Sankranti. The festival of Makara Sankranti is significant for spiritual rituals. People bathe in holy rivers including the Ganges, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri on this day to cleanse themselves of sins. Many individuals also pray to the sun in gratitude for their good fortune and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tilgul
Image Credit: Prchi Palwe<\/a> <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“Tilgul ghya ani god god bola.” in English means \u201cEat sesame, jaggery and speak sweet and polite words\u201d. This kind of delicacy represents coming together in harmony and delight, leaving all the grudges and quarrels behind and starting afresh. In short, it is just a simple act of forgiveness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makar Sankranti in India has both religious and cultural importance. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Krishna defeated the terror wreaked by Ashura by burying their heads beneath the Mandara Parvata (mountain). The festival also marks the beginning of the harvest season when new crops are worshipped and shared with delight. The harvest festival symbolizes the end of negativities and the beginning of righteousness and good aspirations to live a peaceful life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Celebrate Makar Sankranti 2023?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Makar Sankranti in India is celebrated to honour the harvest season and will be celebrated this year on January 15. There are several different ways people celebrate this festival with joy, happiness and excitement. Some of them are as follows: –<\/p>\n\n\n\n