Celebrate Makar Sankranti (Uttarayan) — the sun’s northward journey & a new beginning.
Sankranti • New Beginning

मकर संक्रांति: Stories, Traditions & Hindi Wishes

Sankranti holds immense significance for farmers, marking a seasonal transition and the promise of prosperity. Also called Makar Sankranti — from Makara (Capricorn) and Sankranti (transition) — and known as Uttarayan, meaning “going towards the north.”

सूरज देव के आशीर्वाद से आपका जीवन प्रकाशित हो, पतंगों की तरह आपकी उम्मीदें ऊंचाइयों को छुए, और तिल-गुड़ की मिठास हर पल खुशियाँ लाए।
मकर संक्रांति की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!

Sankranti in Tamil Nadu

Highlighted: Festivities of Sankranti observed throughout India — Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu, Khichdi

Makar Sankranti Related Topics

Sun transition

Sun Transition

“Makar Sankranti” comes from Makara (Capricorn) + Sankranti (transition). The day is also called Uttarayan as the sun embarks on its trip northward, signaling the arrival of longer days.

Multiple names

Multiple Names

  • Pongal
  • Uttaryan
  • Magh Bihu
  • Khichdi Purv

A celebration of feasting, gathering with family, and expressing gratitude observed throughout India and beyond.

Farmers and harvest

Farmers and Harvesting

Makar Sankranti often coincides with the completion of winter harvest. Families offer gratitude for the bounty of the fields and seek good fortune for future crops.

Cow worship

Worship Cows

In many regions, Go Puja Paying tribute to cows and bulls for their vital contribution to agriculture, offering prayers for their well-being and the prosperity of future harvests.

Sankranti in Tamil Nadu
Makarsankranti Pongal Uttarayan Maghe

Sankranti names

Makar Sankranti: Soaring spirits, sweet treats, sunlit streets.
Laddoos and laughter, kites soaring high, Makar Sankranti's joy takes flight!
New starts, thankful hearts, glow of firelight's warm hold, Makar Sankranti unfolds.
Sunward journeys, hopeful wishes, let Sankranti's warmth ignite new dishes!
Bonfires flicker, drums pulse in rhythm, unity flourishes under Sankranti's glow.

Surya card for Sankranti

Sankranti quotes and messages

May the radiant sun's embrace fill your day with warmth and light, Wishing you a Happy Makar Sankranti,
Just as kites fill the sky with dreams, may your life shine with Sankranti's gleam.
Sweet til laddoos and the warm glow of bonfires, blessings come as the seasons go. Wishing you a joyous S
Leave the past behind, allow hope to soar, fresh starts bloom with Sankranti's glow.
May your Sankranti be filled with abundant blessings and happiness as you celebrate the harvest season!

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