Tue Jan 14 07:52:47 UTC 2025: ## Makar Sankranti 2025: Auspicious Day for Sun Worship and Charity
**New Delhi, [Date]** – Makar Sankranti, a major Hindu festival, will be celebrated on January 14th, 2025, marking the sun’s entry into the Capricorn zodiac sign (Makar). This celestial event is considered highly auspicious, signifying the start of Uttarayan (the sun’s northward journey), symbolizing positivity and new beginnings.
The festival is observed with various rituals, including early morning bathing, preferably in the Ganges River, believed to cleanse sins. Devotees perform pujas (prayers), chant mantras, and engage in charitable acts. Sun worship is central to the celebrations, as it is believed to bring health and prosperity. The auspicious time for rituals is from 9:03 AM to 5:46 PM on January 14th.
Traditional activities include distributing til-gud laddoos (sesame and jaggery sweets), donating food to the needy, and performing ancestral rites like Tarpan (water offerings) and Pind Daan (food offerings). The day is considered ideal for meditation, yoga and self-reflection.
While religious observance is a core aspect, Makar Sankranti also fosters community togetherness and social harmony, making it a significant cultural event. People are encouraged to start their day by offering prayers to the sun god, cleaning their homes, and bathing with Ganga jal (water from the Ganges). Wearing yellow clothes is also considered auspicious.
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