Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday offered prayers at Shree Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. After offering prayers he also fed the temple elephants and later went for the kite flying festival at Vejalpur.

During this festival devotees make offerings to the Hindu diety Surya on Makar Sankranti. This day marks the first day of the sun’s transit into the Makara, marking the end of the winter solstice and start of longer days. The festival is celebrated on January 14 every year, known by various names in different parts of India such as Pongal, Bihu and Maghi. Devotees in several parts of India performed rituals at different ghats.

In Gujarat, the festival is celebrated as Uttarayan as it marks the first day of the sun’s transit into the Makara. Gujarat is well known for its international Kite Flying Festival. During this festival after finishing their morning prayers, people gather on their terraces with colourful kites.

People are often heard shouting Kai Po Che to the losing team. Other than that, people eat delicacies like Chikki, which is made of sesame seeds, peanuts, and Undhiyu, which is made of winter vegetables. The Festivals of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan mark the harvesting season of crops as the winter season ends and ushers in the spring. People enjoy the fruits of a good harvest and celebrate these festivals. This also underlines the need to preserve the environment.

This festival is also known to strengthen the bond of friendship and is known for making khidhdi, kite flying, sesame sweets, and coconut laddoos. Makar Sankranti gives the message that winter season is now leaving. A large number of devotees take holy dips at different rivers in Uttar Pradesh and perform religious rituals on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

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Makar Sankranti is one of India’s most important festivals, with Hindus attaching enormous importance to it. In the scriptures, the occasion is regarded as auspicious for persistence, worship, generosity, and sacrifice. Makar Sankranti, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu festival that commemorates Lord Surya’s (Sun God) passage into Makara (Capricorn) Rashi, the zodiac sign.

This festival is one of the few Hindu celebrations that follow the solar cycle and is considered the most auspicious day. It heralds the start of the harvest season when people worship new crops and eagerly share them.

According to Drik Panchang, Makar Sankranti will be observed this year on Friday, January 14, 2022.

As the day of celebrations is on our doorstep, here are Makar Sankranti wishes and quotes to send your loved ones:

1. May your days be filled with joy, weeks of happiness, months filled with prosperity, and years of celebrations are sent your way. May God bless you and your family on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.
2. May you soar high with success just like your kites this Makar Sankranti.
3. On this auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, I wish you are blessed with happiness, peace, and prosperity. Happy Makar Sankranti!
4. Look at the brighter side of life, it’s so pleasant and sees the Sun smiling for you & birds singing for you. Happy Makar Sankranti
5. Worship the Lord Sun, and fly the kite and celebrate the day, as this is the season of harvest. Happy Makar Sankranti to all.
6. May it bring you greater knowledge and wisdom and light up your life for the entire new year. Happy Makar Sankranti!
7. May this festival fill your life with lots of energy and enthusiasm, and help you get all the happiness and prosperity. Happy Makar Sankranti to all!
8. It’s time to fly some kites, it’s time to harvest new crops, it’s time to taste the sweetness of til, it’s time to enjoy and chill. Happy Makar Sankranti!
9. Enjoy this festival with the sweetness of rewri, moongfali, and popcorn and spread happiness. Happy Makar Sankranti 2021!
10. Explore out the brightest light coming from the sun rays and enjoy this gentle breeze & cool air with hearty music. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti
11. Sending My Heartfelt Wishes to You and Your Family for a Happy and Blessed Makar Sankranti
12. I hope this harvest season brings you prosperity and happiness.
    Have a joyous Makar Sankranti!
13. Sending your way, warm wishes, and all the happiness in the world, On this Makar Sankranti and always! 
14. Hope this festive season brings joy to you and your loved ones; and may all your wishes come true this year. Happy Makar Sankranti!
15. A beautiful, bright, and delighted day, sun entered makar to intense the ray. crop harvested to cheer the smiles, come together and enjoy the life.
    
    

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