Makar Sankranti 2025 (14 january)

Makar Sankranti is the time of the day when the sun enters Capricorn from Sagittarius. Surya uttarayan starts from this day. This festival of Makar Sankranti is very important in Hindu religion. It is considered a special day for Punyakal. 

Importance of Punyakal(Makar Sankranti 2025)

This day is considered to be a day when one takes a bath and wishes for the day. This day is celebrated as a day of worship. We donate to needy people and this day is considered to be the day  of great prosperity.   

How to plan a trip on Makar Sankranti 2025:- 

If you are planning for a trip on Makar Sankranti then we are going to tell you about some places where Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great pomp.

In states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, kite flying is the  prick of Makar Sankranti celebrations. Here are some places to visit on Makar Sankranti-

• Jodhpur 

Jodhpur is one of the best options to go on the day of Makar Sankranti. The International Desert Festival is celebrated here in jodhpur. People from all over the world come to enjoy kite flying. You will have to buy a ticket to come here.

• Vadodara 

This festival is also celebrated with great pomp in Vadodara, Gujrat. In Gujrat it is celebrated as Uttarayan. One day people fly kites a lot.

• Haridwar 

You can visit Haridwar also on Makar Sankranti. Some people also take baths in Ganga during this festival in Haridwar.

On this day, Aarti is performed at Ganga Ghat in which a large number of people come. 

• Amritsar

This festival is also celebrated with great pomp in Amritsar. On the day of Lohri and Makar Sankranti , there are kites in the sky. Traditional dances are also performed on this day.

Traditional Foods On Makar Sankranti:

Makar Sankranti is synonymous with preparing and sharing festive delicacies. Each region has its signature dishes.

1.sesame, jaggery, and peanuts.

2.cikki ( a crunchy sweet made with peanuts)

3.Puran poli (a sweet from maharashtra)

4.Kheer

5.Undhiyu (a gujarati dish)

6.Gajak makara chaula and various laddoos 

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