Makar Sankranti Par Til Ke Laddu Kyu Khate Hai

Dyutima01 Feb, 2025Education

Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals in Sanatan Hindu tradition, celebrated annually on January 14th. This festival marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar) and signifies the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. It is a time of great joy, devotion, and gratitude, as people offer prayers to Lord Surya (the Sun God) for his divine blessings. The festival holds deep spiritual and cultural significance. Devotees wake up early, take a holy dip in sacred rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari, and perform Surya Arghya (offering water to the Sun). It is believed that by doing so, one attains spiritual purification and divine grace. People also engage in charity (daan-dharma), offering food, clothes, and other essentials to the needy, as it is considered highly meritorious on this day. A unique culinary tradition associated with Makar Sankranti is the preparation and consumption of sesame (til) and jaggery