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Описание: Date and timing of Makar Sankranti 2023

Also known as Kite Festival or Khichdi, the festival of Makar Sankranti is observed annually on January 14 and 15. This year, it will be celebrated on January 15, 2023 and it marks the beginning of the harvest season.

When is Makar Sankranti?
Also known as Kite Festival or Khichdi, the festival of Makar Sankranti is observed annually on January 14 and 15. This year, it will be celebrated on January 15, 2023 and it marks the beginning of the harvest season. As per historians, both the Mahabharata and the Puranas have mentioned about the festival of Makar Sankranti.

What is the auspicious time of Sankranti 2023?

Because Sun is entering Capricorn on January 14, 2023, Kharmas or Dhanurmas will also end as soon as Sun enters Capricorn. Therefore, the auspicious functions which were banned till now will be removed and the wedding season will start again. The auspicious time of this Sankranti will be the Sankranti period on January 15 at 12.44 pm

Is Makar Sankranti related to Bhishma Pitamah?

There is another lore associated with Makar Sankranti which is described in the Mahabharata. This story is related to Bhishma Pitamah. Bhishma Pitamah had got the boon of voluntary death. When he was hit by an arrow in the war and was lying on the couch, he was waiting for the sun to be in Uttarayan to give up his life.

What is 'Sankranti' in astrology?

‘Sankranti’ means movement in Hindi and thus, at this time, the Sun enters Makar Rashi or the Capricorn zodiac. According to ancient astrology, it is said that during this period, Sun enters its enemy’s house, i.e., the Shani or Saturn sign. Due to this, the inauspicious impact of the Sun is reduced.

History of the festival

As per historians, both the Mahabharata and the Puranas have mentioned about the festival of Makar Sankranti. The Vedic sage Vishvamitra is credited with initiating the celebration. It has been mentioned in the Mahabharata that the Pandavas celebrated Makar Sankranti while they were exiled