Celebrate Makar Sankranti (Uttarayan) the sun’s northward journey & a new beginning.
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मकर संक्रांति: Stories, Traditions & Hindi Wishes

Sankranti holds immense significance for farmers, marking a seasonal transition and the promise of prosperity. Also called Makar Sankranti from Makara (Capricorn) and Sankranti (transition) and known as Uttarayan, meaning “going towards the north.”

सूरज देव के आशीर्वाद से आपका जीवन प्रकाशित हो, पतंगों की तरह आपकी उम्मीदें ऊंचाइयों को छुए, और तिल-गुड़ की मिठास हर पल खुशियाँ लाए।
मकर संक्रांति की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!

Sankranti in Tamil Nadu

Highlighted: Various Sankranti festivities held throughout India including Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu, Khichdi Pur

Makar Sankranti Related Topics

Sun transition

Sun Transition

“Makar Sankranti” comes from Makara (Capricorn) + Sankranti (transition). The day is also called Uttarayan as the sun starts its trek northward, signaling the approach of longer days.

Multiple names

Multiple Names

  • Pongal
  • Uttaryan
  • Magh Bihu
  • Khichdi Purv

A celebration of feasting, gathering with family, and giving thanks that is observed in India and beyond.

Farmers and harvest

Farmers and Harvesting

Makar Sankranti often coincides with the completion of winter harvest. Families offer gratitude for the bounty of the fields and seek good fortune for future crops.

Cow worship

Worship Cows

In many regions, Go Puja Paying tribute to cows and bulls for their contributions to agriculture, and sending prayers for their well-being and the success of future harvests.

Sankranti in Tamil Nadu
Makarsankranti Pongal Uttarayan Maghe

Sankranti names

Makar Sankranti: Soaring spirits, sweet treats, sunlit streets.
With laddoos and laughter, kites soaring high, Makar Sankranti's joy fills the sky!
New starts, thankful souls, the warm glow of firelight, Makar Sankranti fills the air.
Sunward journeys, hopeful wishes, let Sankranti's warmth ignite new dishes!
Bonfires flicker, drums pulse in time, unity blooms under Sankranti's light.

Surya card for Sankranti

Sankranti quotes and messages

May the sun's warm embrace and light bring happiness, Happy Makar Sankranti, shining brightly!
Just as kites fill the sky with dreams, may your life be filled with Sankranti's gleams.
May the sweetness of laddoos and the warmth of bonfires bring blessings as the seasons pass. Happy Sankranti!
Leave the past behind, let optimism soar, fresh starts begin with the glow of Sankranti.
May your Sankranti be filled with abundance and cheer as the harvest brings joy and blessings!

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