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Makar Sankranti Rules: in the eternal tradition makar sankranti It is considered not only the festival of Sun’s entry into Capricorn, but also a special occasion for family happiness, stability in married life and increase in good fortune. In the year 2026, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Wednesday, 14 January. According to religious beliefs, on this day Sun God Uttarayan occurs and is considered the beginning of auspicious works. Especially for women, especially married women, some rules and conduct have been mentioned on Makar Sankranti, following which has a positive impact on marital life, family and health.
According to the scriptures, worship, charity and sadhana of the women of the house on Makar Sankranti is considered to be associated with the happiness and peace of the entire family. This festival is considered a symbol of women’s power, patience and sacrifice. It is believed that on this day, the calm, virtuous and restrained conduct of women infuses positive energy in the house. Women worship Sun God and pray for health, respect and progress for their family members. There is a religious belief that the disciplined and reverent conduct of women on Makar Sankranti strengthens the family balance, which is why special importance has been given to the rules of women on this day.
How should married women observe fast?
The day of Makar Sankranti is considered very auspicious for married women. On this day, there is a tradition of taking bath in the morning and wearing clean and pure clothes. It is believed that yellow, red or light colored clothes symbolize good luck, energy and positivity. After bathing, Arghya is offered to the Sun God and wishes are made for the husband’s long life, health and marital happiness. In many areas, married women prepare dishes made of sesame and jaggery and donate them. According to religious belief, this tradition increases sweetness, stability and family happiness in married life.
Special rules for women on Makar Sankranti
- Taking bath in Brahma Muhurta in the morning on the day of Makar Sankranti is considered very auspicious, it purifies both body and mind.
- After bathing, there is a tradition of wearing clean, pure and light colored clothes, especially yellow or red color is considered auspicious.
- After this, Arghya should be offered to the Sun God by putting water, red flowers, Akshat and jaggery in a copper vessel.
- Married women especially worship the Sun on this day for their husband’s long life, health and marital happiness.
- Making dishes made from sesame and jaggery and donating them is considered extremely virtuous.
- On this day, it is considered necessary to take blessings of elders and maintain harmony in the family.
- Women should maintain distance from anger, harsh words and negative thoughts.
- Special care should be taken about the cleanliness of puja and kitchen.
- Avoiding unhealthy food, laziness and unnecessary disputes increases positivity.
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