Makar Sankranti 2024: The festival of Makar Sankranti holds huge significance all over the country. Usually celebrated every year on January 14 or January 15, this year it will be celebrated on Monday, January 15. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God, or Lord Surya, and signifies the movement of the Sun leaving Sagittarius and entering Capricorn as per Vedic astrology. It is also believed that this movement, in turn, marks the final stages of the winter season.

COMMERCIAL BREAK
SCROLL TO CONTINUE READING

Makar Sankranti is celebrated across different states in India with different names and in glorious fashion. In Tamil Nadu, it is known as Thai Pongal; Uttarayan in Gujarat and Rajasthan; and Maghi in Haryana and Punjab.

A lot of people start their day with a bath in the sacred water bodies on Makar Sankranti, followed by offerings and prayers to the Sun God.

The Sun is regarded as sacred in Hinduism because it is said to be the source of all life on Earth. The day that Surya Deva begins to move into the Capricorn zodiac is regarded as the most auspicious day of the year to worship Lord Surya; however, all twelve days in the Hindu calendar are crucial for worshipping Surya Deva.

In India, people celebrate Makar Sankranti in many different ways. Ritualistic bonfires a day before it, worshipping the rising Sun God, taking religious baths in holy water bodies, performing charity activities, distributing prasad, worshipping live stocks, preparing sweets made from sesame seeds and jaggery, and flying kites, especially in Gujarat, are some major ways to celebrate this festival.

Makar Sankranti 2024: WhatsApp status, messages, wishes and quotes

The people can send heart-warming messages and wishes to their near and dear ones on this auspicious day. Here are some:

-On this auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, I wish you to have all peace and prosperity, Let this festival brings endless happiness to you and your family, Wish you Happy Pongal!

-Sending you out the most fortunate warm wishes on the happy occasion of Makar Sankranti, have lots of fun and enjoy your every moment. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-Wishing that this festival brings good luck and prosperity and hope it is joyous and fills your days ahead with happiness. Have a wonderful Makar Sankranti.

-May this Makar Sankranti fill your life with joy, happiness, and love. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Makar Sankranti!

-Let this festive season bring with it endless happiness and joy. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-May passion, happiness and success fill your life. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-May god bless you with all the happiness in the world. Have a wonder Makar Sankranti!

-In this festive season, may every colour of love fill your home and heart with lots of happiness. Happy Makar Sankranti.

-I wish that your Makar Sankranti will be full of fun and joy. Wishing you and your family a Happy Makar Sankranti.

-May you reach new points of happiness and cheerfulness like the beautiful kites in the sky. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-May God bring a lot of colours in your life on this day of new beginnings. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-I hope the winds on this auspicious day help you fly your kite up high as well as take you on new heights this year. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-A new start, a new goal with happiness. Wishing you a very Happy Makar Sankranti!

-May happiness and prosperity be radiated through the holy rays of sun to your family. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-May the Sun God throw rays of happiness and prosperity in your life. Wishing you and your family a very happy Makar Sankranti!

-I may be far away, but the warmth of my wishes will surely reach you. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-On this Makar Sankranti, may the Sun God bless you with love, prosperity, and peace. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-I wish your life is filled with joy, love, prosperity, and kindness. Happy Makar Sankranti!

-I hope our friendship reaches as high as our kites in the sky on this day. Happy Makar Sankranti!