Apparently, Different people
have different religious notions. Some Hindus opine that this special day
introduced when the Lord Shiva bestowed his benisons towards his disciples and
devotees on this day. Some mythologists have faith that the Sun moves to meet
his son Saturn on this day. This meeting of Sun and Saturn is celebrated as
'Makara Sankranti'.
Another belief, Bhisma Pithamaha
in Mahabharat decided to leave his body on this day and so from that day,
Sankranti is celebrated. Health wise, this day is also very auspicious,
especially to overcome skin ailments. Direct Rays of Sun on this day is very
beneficial to remove deceases related to skin.
Indian Astrologists opine that
this day marks the transition of the Sun from Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) to
Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. Sankranti is also symbol of a
new life. The weather starts changing from this auspicious occasion. Sankranti gives
a signal for arrival of spring season and closing of winter season.
South People celebrate this
occasion as a 'festival of harvest' with a popular name 'Pongal' means 'boiling
over'. They believe that the boiling over of milk in the clay pot denotes a
great quantity of wealth at home. In fact, they cook number of dishes using a
vast amount of milk. In Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, South people cut harvest and
offer crops to God for coming the blissful days in family.
Last but not least, whatever
the reason is behind for this Hindu festival, it is really an enchanting
occasion that religiously touch our heart and soul. In the year 2015, once
again people are thrillingly going to celebrate this festival on January 14 th
to 16 th
(Note: Makara (Sanskrit: मकर)
is the name of a zodiac sign in Indian languages known as Capricorn in English.
"Jyoti" means "light" in Sanskrit.)
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