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Sagittarius Makar Sankranti importance: Sankranti has special significance in Hindu religion. Sankranti is the time when the Sun enters from one zodiac sign to another. There are a total of 12 Sankranti in a year, out of which Dhanu Sankranti and Makar Sankranti have a prominent place. According to the calendar, in the year 2025, Dhanu Sankranti will fall on 16 December, while the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Wednesday, 14 January in 2026. Often people get confused about these two Sankranti. Come, let us know how different Dhanu Sankranti is from Makar Sankranti, what is its importance and what are the measures by adopting which you can avoid even the biggest crises.
What is the main difference between Dhanu Sankranti and Makar Sankranti?
- Change of Sun’s zodiac: Sun enters from Scorpio to Sagittarius. Sun enters Capricorn from Sagittarius
- Auspicious works: During this period, auspicious works like marriage, tonsure, housewarming etc. are prohibited. Auspicious works start again from this day.
- Other name of Makar Sankranti is also known as Dhanurmas. This is known as Uttarayan.
- Nature of the festival: It is mainly a festival of worship and charity. This is a great festival of enthusiasm like charity, bathing and kite flying.
Importance of Dhanu Sankranti: Why does Kharmas start?
Kharmas (Malamas) starts with Dhanu Sankranti. According to astrology, when Sun God enters the sign of his master Jupiter (lord of Sagittarius), his energy gets weakened. It is not considered good for auspicious works.
Worship of Gods: There is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu, Sun God and Lord Krishna during this entire month.
Donation: Donating sesame, jaggery, clothes and food is considered very auspicious.
Importance of Makar Sankranti: Why is this a great festival?
Makar Sankranti is considered the day of the gods and the beginning of Uttarayan. From this day the Sun changes from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan, due to which the days become longer and the nights become shorter.
Ganga bath: Bathing in Ganga and other holy rivers on this day is considered salvation.
Donation: By donating sesame, khichdi, jaggery and blanket one attains virtue.
Khichdi festival: In many places it is also celebrated as ‘Khichdi festival’.
Follow these surefire measures to avoid crises
Be it Dhanu Sankranti or Makar Sankranti, some special activities done on both the festivals can avert even the biggest troubles and misfortunes.
Ways to please Sun God
Arghya: On the day of Sankranti, at the time of sunrise, put water, red sandalwood, red flowers and Akshat in a copper pot and offer Arghya to the Sun God with the mantra ‘Om Adityaya Namah’.
Aditya Hridaya Stotra: By reciting Aditya Hridaya Stotra regularly, all the troubles of life are averted and one gets respect.
Red clothes: Wearing red or orange colored clothes on this day is considered auspicious.
Importance of Mahadan
Donation of sesame: It is very auspicious to donate sesame seeds (black and white) on both Sankranti. It is believed that this brings blessings of both Saturn and Sun and provides health.
Donation of Jaggery: Donating jaggery removes money related problems and pleases Lord Jupiter.
Clothing and Blankets: Donating warm clothes and blankets to the poor and needy provides relief from the evils associated with Rahu and Ketu.
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