Makar Sankranti –
A special festival that is celebrated with various names across the country for example.
- Sankranti in Karnataka
- Pusna in Assam and West Bengal
- Pongal in Tamil Nadu etc.
In this blog, you will get to know about the history and significance of Makar Sankranti by Pandit MB Joshi, a Genuine Astrologer in Bangalore.
History and Significance
Makar Sankranti is celebrated to pay tribute to Lord Surya. Lord Bhishma of Mahabharat waited 52 days on the bed of Arrows to die on this day.
Surya was married to Sanjana, the daughter of Vishwakarma, the celestial architect and engineer. Over a period of time, Sanjana could not stand Surya’s radiance. She made a clone of herself, Chaya (shadow) and returned to her maternal home. Surya did not know about this change. In due course of time, Chaya conceived. She was an ardent devotee of Shiva. During her pregnancy, she undertook severe fasting and other penances and completely neglected her health. As a result of this, when their child, Shani, was born dark and sickly, unlike the bright and radiant Surya. Surya suspected Chaya of infidelity and refused to accept Shani as his own son.
When Sanjana returned to Surya, they had two children, Yama and Yami. Surya showered them with affection and was far less loving towards Shani. There are several stories on the disputes between the father and son. Later on, Shiva brought about a reconciliation between the two.
On this day Sun Moves into Makara where Shani is the lord of that house.
Sankranti marks the end of the long cold winter months and beginning of the milder climate which is the sign of hope and freshness.
- This day offers prayer to lord surya by chanting gayatri mantra and performing arghya.
- Offer and consume Sesame sweets today.
Conclusion –
On an endnote, may God bless you with such auspiciousness on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
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