Makar Sankranti is a festival dedicated to the Sun god. It marks the transition of Sun into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makar rashi) and this transition is called as Sankranti. The day holds special importance for spiritual practices and accordingly, people take a holy dip in rivers, especially Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri. It is also the harvest festival as during this period, crops are sown and the hard work in the field is complete, thus giving people the time to celebrate and rejoice. After the festival, the days grow longer and the nights shorter till the next equinox. The day is celebrated by flying kites, preparing and distributing sweets made of sesame seeds and meeting and greeting the dear ones.
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, we bring to you best wishes, greetings and images to share with your family and friends.
