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Short Paragraph on Makar Sankranti
Introduction: Makar Sankranti, also known as the Kite festival, is a
popular Hindu festival. It is known as Maghi in Punjab. In Uttar Pradesh, the
festival is known as ‘Khichiri’. In Gujarat and Rajasthan, the festival is
known as Uttarayan.
Due to the variation in
tradition through different cultures of India, the celebration procedure and
myths behind the festival varies from region to region. The festival is
dedicated to Sun God.
Why is Makar Sankranti
celebrated? Makar Sankranti is
observed to celebrate the transition of sun into the zodiac house of Capricorn.
The Hindi version of Capricorn is“Makara”. Hence this day is known as “Makar
Sankranti”. Sun God is worshiped at many places.
Makar Sankranti is a
harvest festival. It is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring season.
Kite Flying: Flying kites are seen on the sky. This
is done to please the Sun God.
Celebration: Makar Sankranti is generally celebrated
a day after the Lohri fesitval. It is generally celebrated on 14th day of January every year.
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It is extensively
celebrated in different parts of India.
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People wear new
clothes and distribute sweets.
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People take holy bath
on this day.
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Fairs (melas) are held
in many cities.
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World famous Kumbh
mela is held every 12 years in the holy places.
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People make sweets of
sesame seeds (til). Semame sweets are traditionally consumed in India. It is
very tasty and helps us to maintain good health.
Importance:
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The festival
of Makar Sankranti is very important because it refers to the transition
of sun into the zodiac house of Capricorn.
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Makar Sankranti
promotes a feeling of sense of unity among peoples.
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People forget their
past grievances and forgive one another.
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Since it is a harvest
festival, it is of utmost importance for the farmers.
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