When is makar sankranti in 2011

Hence all Punya Kaal activities should be done in day time. We list this time as Punya Kaal Muhurta. Our holy scriptures suggest that 5 Ghatis duration after Sunrise if Sankranti happens after Sunset on previous day and 1 Ghati duration after Sankranti moment if Sankranti happens in day time are highly auspicious. If this Muhurta is available we list it as Mahapunya Kaal Muhurta. Sankranti Punya Kaal is different for all cities. Hence it is important to set your location first before noting down Sankranti Muhurta.

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Write detailed comment, relevant to the topic. No HTML formatting and links to other web sites are allowed. This is a strictly moderated site. Absolutely no spam allowed. Spam check. Read more about making money. India being such a diverse country, all states celebrate this festival in their own individual style, tradition and culture. For the people in the Indo Gangetic plain, the day begins with taking dips in the Ganga and offering water to the Sun God.

The dip is said to purify the self and bestow punya. Special puja is offered as a thanksgiving for good harvest. According to folklore, girls who take the holy dip get handsome husbands and boys get beautiful brides. While in the Western part of the country like in Gujarat and Rajasthan including Udaipur people offer prayers to the Sun God.

They do this by flying beautiful kites. While in mewar junction of Rajasthan including Udaipur people also play Sitoliya a game with 7 marble pieces and a ball. Although Kite flying festivals are organized throughout the country it takes place mostly in western India. In rural places, cock fight is organised by the people. The villagers make merry by eating the cock which loses the competition. On this day, Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge, is also paid respect. In South India, Makar Sankranti is a four-day long festival, each day signifying something important.

People decorate their houses with mango leaves. Sesame sweets are prepared as a part of the festive feast. This is the main delicacy of the festival in the south.