Makara Sankranthi, or Sankranti / मकर संक्रान्ति: A Festival celebrated throughout India.
Makara Sankranthi, or Sankranti / मकर संक्रान्ति : A Festival celebrated throughout India . Happy Sankranthi / Pongal / Lohri / Uttrayan / Makara Vilakku etc., to you and your family, may god bless you all with health, wealth & happiness. Sankranthi, or Sankranti ( Sanskrit : मकर संक्रान्ति ), Makar Sankaranti marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn on its celestial path. This is significant considering the Winter Solstice marks the beginning of the gradual increase of the duration of the day. Remember actually the shortest day on the earth is December 21st, 22nd and from this point onwards day begin to increase. Hence actual Winter Solstice begin on December 21st or December 22nd when the tropical sun enters Makara rashi. Now because of the earth's tilt of 23.45 degrees and sliding of equninoxes ayanamasha occurs and causing makara sankranti to slide further. After 5000 years Makara sankranti will come in the end of february, begining of march. After 9000 years