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Makar Sankranti 2026: The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year in the month of Magh when Sun God enters Capricorn. Today the holy festival of Makar Sankranti is being celebrated. On the day of Makar Sankranti, Sun God Uttarayan occurs. Uttarayan is considered to be the period of the gods, hence, bathing and donating in holy rivers on the day of Makar Sankranti is considered to have special significance. Sun God is worshiped on this day.
According to Hindu beliefs, on the day of Makar Sankranti, bathing, donating, worshiping and chanting provide eternal virtues. Khichdi is eaten in most of the states of North India on the day of Makar Sankranti, hence it is also called Khichdi. The time after sunset on the day of Makar Sankranti is also considered very important. It is said in religious scriptures that it is very auspicious to do some work at sunset on the day of Makar Sankranti. Besides, it has also been said to avoid some mistakes. Let us know about it.
What is auspicious to do after sunset on Makar Sankranti?
On the day of Makar Sankranti, Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi should be worshiped in the evening after sunset. On this day, a lamp should be lit in the evening under the temple or Peepal tree. On this day, after sunset in the evening, an unbroken pot of ghee should be lit in front of Laddu Gopal. Doing this brings happiness and peace in the family. Lighting a lamp at the main entrance of the house on this day is considered very auspicious. On this day, be sure to light a lamp near Tulsi in the evening. This brings happiness and prosperity in life.
Do not make these mistakes on Makar Sankranti
One should not travel in the south direction on the day of Makar Sankranti. On this day one should not insult elders even by mistake. On this day, one should not consume tamasic food like meat, fish, alcohol, garlic and onion. One should avoid lying, anger and harsh words on this day. One should maintain restraint in behaviour.
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