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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 calendars and customs may cause the date to vary by one day. Refer to the local panchang for precise timing.

Old note updated

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

Original reference

Sankranti falls on Jan 15, 2016, this year, but typically it is observed on Jan 14 each year.

Sankranti wishes & messages

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Try: faith dreams kite

History & significance

Simplified explanation: Makara represents Capricorn and Sankranti symbolizes change/transition, marking the auspicious beginning of the harvest season.

Direction & transition

"Sankranti marks a shift in direction; Makara Sankranti occurs when the Sun transitions from Dhanu to Makara (Capricorn) during the month of Poush."

Auspicious day

The ancient page suggests that starting sacred rituals or important tasks on this day is considered auspicious.

Harvest gratitude

Celebrated to give thanks to God for a bountiful harvest and to signal the conclusion of the cold winter season.

Nepal note (from the original)

The ancient document also notes that in Nepal, specifically the Kirat community, the new year begins with Makara Sankranti, also known as "Yele Dhung."

Different names of Makar Sankranti

Different names are used to refer to the same harvest-time celebration in various 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

Different names and specific observances may differ - this list has been maintained from the original 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 "Important Sankrantis", you can link them together to create a mini-site vibe.