{"id":47253,"date":"2020-01-13T19:54:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T14:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/?p=47253"},"modified":"2020-01-13T19:54:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-13T14:24:00","slug":"makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/","title":{"rendered":"Makar Sankranti 2020- A Day of Bliss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over India on 14th January by <strong>Hindus<\/strong>. However, in the year 2020, it will take place on 15th January. Makar means Capricorn and Sankranti indicates transition. On this auspicious day, the Sun enters from<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/capricorn-horoscope-2020-will-luck-favor-the-sheep-goat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Capricorn  (opens in a new tab)\">Capricorn <\/a>to Sagittarius<\/strong>. Every region has its own unique way of celebrating this festival. Moreover, the festival holds great relevance in our mythology. Also, this festival in some places of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh is known as &#8216;<strong>Khichdi<\/strong>&#8216;. <strong>Makar Sankranti 2020<\/strong> is here and we can&#8217;t wait to embark on a complete new solstice.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/#History_of_Makar_Sankranti\" >History of Makar Sankranti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/#Celebration_across_the_country\" >Celebration across the country<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/#Karnataka\" >Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/#Bihar\" >Bihar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/#Gujarat\" >Gujarat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/#Maharashtra\" >Maharashtra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/#Odhisa\" >Odhisa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/makar-sankranti-2020-a-day-of-bliss\/#Uttar_Pradesh\" >Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>This festival is an indication of winters coming to an end and the commencement of summer. On this day the <strong>Lord Sun <\/strong>is worshipped, as he&#8217;s the source of life. Therefore, the nights from this day on becomes shorter and days longer. The day time is considered holy whereas night is considered sinful and evil. So Makar Sankranti rejoiced during day time with all virtues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Makar_Sankranti\"><\/span>History of Makar Sankranti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to ancient tales, on this day <strong>Ganga <\/strong>followed Bhagirath, passing through Rishi Muni Kapils cottage. Further, she then immersed herself in the ocean. So people take a bath on this special day in River Ganga. Moreover, Indian mythology mentions that invincible <strong>Bhishma Pitamah <\/strong>chose this day to sacrifice his body. Likewise, people started observing the day with religiously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebration_across_the_country\"><\/span>Celebration across the country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every state celebrates Makar Sankranti in a distinct manner. Like people take a dip in Ganga and worship Lord Surya. Likewise, most states prepare various delicacies to honor this day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karnataka\"><\/span>Karnataka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Karnataka it is a harvest day,  girls wear new clothes and distribute a plate full of savories to friends and families. This custom is  commonly known as<strong> &#8220;Ellu Birodhu.&#8221;<\/strong> A very interesting ritual that you will witness in cows and cattle wearing colorful costumes. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rangoli  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/in.pinterest.com\/smehta456\/rangoli-designs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rangoli<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rangoli  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/in.pinterest.com\/smehta456\/rangoli-designs\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>making in most households is a common event on this auspicious day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bihar\"><\/span>Bihar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the state of Bihar, the sole focus of the festival is the tasteful foods. Some of them are<strong> sesame seed swee<\/strong>ts,<strong> Chura, jaggery, and curd<\/strong>. In Bihar and Jharkhand, we also call it the khichdi festival. People take holy bath in the river Ganges and serve the delicacies to the gods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarat\"><\/span>Gujarat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dragons-4512638_1280-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Makar Sankranti  2020\n\nkites\" class=\"wp-image-47516\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dragons-4512638_1280-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dragons-4512638_1280-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dragons-4512638_1280-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dragons-4512638_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Gujarat, this festival is popularly called Uttarayan. It is one of the most important festivals of Gujaratis. Kite flying competition is the most sought after event of this day. People in large numbers gather at a common point in partaking in this sport. Moreover, delicacies like <strong>undhiyu <\/strong>and <strong>chikki <\/strong>is a feast upon by every household. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maharashtra\"><\/span>Maharashtra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maharashtra observes this day by exchanging sweets with families and preparing tasty desserts. Also, dishes like <strong>Puran Poli <\/strong>and til laddu is savory in most parts of the state. Furthermore, married women invite guests and exchange gifts clad in <strong>black<\/strong>. The only festival that witnesses the color black as auspicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sunset-205717_1280-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Makar Sankranti 2020 \nsun\" class=\"wp-image-47517\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sunset-205717_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sunset-205717_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sunset-205717_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sunset-205717_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Odhisa\"><\/span>Odhisa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Odhisa will commemorate Makar Sankranti 2020 day by preparing food for the first harvests. The food is <strong>uncooked <\/strong>combining banans,  rice, sesame seeds, and jaggery. People dance and sing in their traditional folk style. Also, it&#8217;s a day where people celebrate <strong>friendships<\/strong>. In some parts of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Odhisa (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Odisha\" target=\"_blank\">Odhisa<\/a>, two friends feed each other the Prashad to bind their friendship strong.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span>Uttar Pradesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In UP the festival has divergent ways of celebrating.  For example in <strong>Gorakhpur <\/strong>people in large numbers gather in<strong> Gorakhnath Mandir <\/strong>to offer raw food like daal, rice and other items used in the preparation of Khichdi. Similarly in <strong>Allahabad <\/strong>men and women take a holy dip in <strong>Sangam <\/strong>and distribute food in the form of charity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Muhurat of Makar Sankranti 2020 January 15, 07:08 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Also, you may like to read:<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" Santan Gopal Puja- Bless Your Life With a Child (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/santan-gopal-puja\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Santan Gopal Puja- Bless Your Life With a Child<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_47253\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"47253\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over India on 14th January by Hindus. However, in the year 2020, it will take place on 15th January. Makar means Capricorn and Sankranti indicates transition. 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