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Makar Sankranti

Sankranti (Solar Transit)

About This Observance

Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara). Celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and harvest festivities.

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sun harvest sankranti kites

Rituals & Prayers for This Day

Curated for this observance

Namakaran (Naming Ceremony)
Life Event (Samskara)
Namakaran is the formal naming ceremony of a newborn, one of the 16 samskaras. The name is chosen …
Makar Sankranti: Surya Puja & Gratitude Ritual
Festival (Utsava)
To express gratitude, seek vitality, and encourage generosity.

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