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Makar Sankranti Rituals: Makar Sankranti marks the auspicious entry of the Sun into Capricorn, indicating its journey towards the north. In Hindu tradition this movement of the Sun is associated with increasing light, warmth and new energy so the festival is considered a powerful time for physical purification, mental clarity and spiritual upliftment. makar sankranti This time there was confusion regarding the festival. It is being celebrated at many places today and will be celebrated at many places tomorrow. In such a situation, do you know what kind of impact it has on the life of the devotee if he does not take bath on this festival?
First of all, let’s talk about why there was confusion regarding Makar Sankranti? Actually, it has been said in many almanacs that this festival will be celebrated only on 14th January, but in the almanac of Kashi it has been claimed that Sun God will enter Capricorn at 9.19 pm on 14th January. This is why the festival will be celebrated the next day on Udaya Tithi. Apart from this, an argument was also being given that January 14 is Shattila Ekadashi, due to which rice or food grains cannot be donated. It would be auspicious to celebrate it the next day itself. After all, celebrating the festival on 15 January is considered auspicious.
Bathing, meditation and charity have special spiritual significance on Makar Sankranti. Taking bath on this day destroys sins. If a devotee does not take bath on Makar Sankranti, many things can happen in his life as punishment. It is believed that on this festival one takes bath in the holy rivers during Brahma Muhurta. Especially bathing in Ganga has its own importance. This destroys past sins, anyone who does not take bath at home and in the holy river can be deprived of special virtuous benefits.
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It is also believed that due to Uttarayan of Sun God, the flow of positive energy in nature increases. It is said that by not taking bath, Tamasic energy and laziness remains in the body. Because of this, taking morning bath purifies the body, which is very important for the transmission of new energy. It is mentioned in some mythological stories that a person who does not bathe and donate on festivals like Makar Sankranti may become poor or suffer from diseases in the next life.
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According to belief, bathing and donating on Makar Sankranti brings blessings of Sun and Shani Dev because Sun God’s son Shani welcomes his father on this day. Ignoring bathing can reduce the auspicious effects of these planets. If any devotee is not able to take a holy bath in the river due to health reasons or other compulsion, then there is a different kind of provision for him. That devotee should add some Ganga water to the bathing water at home and mix black sesame seeds in it and take bath. This will give you the full benefits of Sankranti.
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