Makar Sankranti 2023: Puja Timings, Rituals, And Everything You Need To Know

Makar Sankranti 2023: Makar Sankranti is one of India’s most important festivals, celebrated with great enthusiasm. The festival will be held on January 15, 2023 this year.

In Hindu scriptures, it is considered auspicious for tenacity, worship, charity, and sacrifice. Makar Sankranti, also known as Sankranthi, is a Hindu festival that commemorates the Sun God Lord Surya’s entry into the Capricorn zodiac sign (zodiac sign). It marks the beginning of the harvest season when people worship and joyfully share fresh crops. Makar Sankranti is known as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Khichdi in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Uttarayanan in Gujarat and Rajasthan, and Maghi in Haryana and Punjab, according to Drik Panchang.

Makar Sankranti 2023: Muhurat for puja

Makar Sankranti is celebrated one day after Lohri. This year’s celebration will take place on Sunday, January 15, 2023. The Sankranti tithi for January 14 will be at 8:57 a.m., according to Drik Panchang. Meanwhile, the Makar Sankranti Punya Kala will take place from 7:15 a.m. to 5:46 p.m. (duration: 10 hours 31 minutes), and the Makar Sankranti Maha Punya Kala will take place from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Duration – 1 hour 45 minutes).

Rituals for Makar Sankranti:

In most regions, Sankranti celebrations last between two and four days. People pay homage to the Sun God during the celebration. They also bathe in holy rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, and Godavari in the hope of receiving merit or forgiveness for past wrongdoings. Gayatri Mantra and Surya Mantra are recited in addition to worshipping Lord Sun through Surya Puja and Lord Shani.

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On the day of Makar Sankranti, the majority of people exchange and donate “Jaggery” (molasses) and “Til” (sesame seeds). Sweets made from sesame seeds are thought to contain “satvic” components. People donate kitchenware to their married daughters in addition to donating to charity. It is believed that if a family participates in humanitarian efforts and helps the underprivileged, this day will bring them good fortune.

During this event, khichdi is also prepared and consumed, particularly in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Because of this, Makar Sankranti is also known as Khichdi. In Gorakhpur, Khichdi offerings to the Gorakhnath shrine are customary. Lohri is celebrated in Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi one day before Makar Sankranti.