Some Interesting Facts and Rituals of Makar Sankranti

Finally, the wait is over! We all are going to ring in the New Year 2016! January, the first month of the calendar brings many celebrations along with it, Makar Sankranti is one of them.

Makar Sankranti also referred to as Sankranti, Sakarat, Makara Sankranti and many more, is one of the auspicious days as per Hindu calendar. It is celebrated with great pomp and show in almost all parts of India.

Have you recalled your childhood memories wherein mommy awakened you early in the morning and forced you to take the bath? After that, you were asked to touch one of the heaps of rice. Yes, Makar Sankranti is the festival on which all these rituals are performed. If you have forgotten all those rituals, keep reading as we are going to give you a brief detail about this celebration along with some quirky facts that will blow up your mind!
When is Makar Sankranti celebrated?

Almost all Hindu festivals are celebrated according to the position of the moon. They fall on a particular day and date as per lunar calendar. Hence, the dates of the festivals never remain same but change every year. The interesting fact about Makar Sankranti is that it falls on the same date every year as it follows the solar calendar.

But, once every eighty years, there occurs a slight difference. The festival is extended by one day. Every year, Makar Sankranti falls on 14th January (at times on 15th). In 2016, it is going to be celebrated on 15th January. Read more