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Makar Sankranti Information

Everything in one place: date notes, wishes/messages, history & significance, different names, and traditions like तिळगुळ and पतंग.

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Harvest + winter warmth.
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Good change • new beginnings.
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Makara = Capricorn • Sankranti = transition/change
Foods
Til • Gud • Chikki
Kites
Uttarayan vibe
Names
Pongal • Maghi • Bihu
Meaning
Good change
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Makar Sankranti date

Typical timing

Commonly observed around January 14 (sometimes Jan 15 in some years/regions).

Regional calendars

Local customs and calendars may change the date by one day. Verify the precise timing with the local panchang.

Old note updated

The old page mentioned 2016 specifically; this version keeps it evergreen.

Original reference

Sankranti falls on January 15, 2016, this year, though it is typically observed on January 14 each year.

Sankranti wishes & messages

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Try: faith dreams kite

History & significance

An improved explanation: Makara represents Capricorn, while Sankranti signifies change/transition and is observed as a significant marker of the harvest season.

Direction & transition

Sankranti signifies a shift in direction; Makara Sankranti marks the Sun's transition from Dhanu to Makara (Capricorn) during the month of Poush.

Auspicious day

The aged page mentions that it is considered lucky to start sacred rituals or important tasks on this day.

Harvest gratitude

Celebrated to express gratitude to God for bountiful harvests and to commemorate the conclusion of the cold winter season.

Nepal note (from the original)

The older page also states that in Nepal, the Kirat community celebrates the new year starting from Makara Sankranti, also known as “Yele Dhung.”

Different names of Makar Sankranti

Harvest festivals are recognized by various names in different regions and neighboring countries.

India (highlights)
  • Makar Sankranti (most of India)
  • Pongal (Tamil Nadu, Andhra/Telangana)
  • Uttarayan (Gujarat)
  • Maghi (Punjab/Haryana/Himachal)
  • Bhogali Bihu (Assam)
  • Khichdi (UP/Bihar/Uttarakhand)
  • Makara Sankrama (Karnataka)
Neighboring regions
  • Pongal (Sri Lanka)
  • Maghe Sankranti (Nepal)
South-East Asia (names listed on old page)
  • Songkran (Thailand)
  • Thingyan (Myanmar)
  • Moha Sangkran (Cambodia)
  • Pi Ma Lao (Laos)
Note

Names and specific practices differ - this compilation has been retained from its source and presented in a more organized layout.

Traditions (Til-Gud + Kite Festival)

Eating Til, Gud, Chikki, Gajak

Winter season favorites: sesame and jaggery sweets like til-gud laddoos, chikki, gajak, revri. The original page also includes the Marathi saying:

“Til-gul ghya ani gud gud bola”

Modern addition: prefer eco-friendly packaging when sharing sweets.

Participate in Kite Festival

The original page highlights kite flying as popular in Rajasthan and Gujarat and explains it was traditionally done when sun rays were bright but not harsh so people could enjoy the sun.

  • Fly kites in safe open areas
  • Use bird-safe, non-glass threads
  • Keep a small first-aid kit nearby
Related pages

If you have created themed pages such as a "3-day Pongal guide" and "Key Sankranti Celebrations", you can link them together here to create a cohesive mini-site experience.