The festival of Makar Sankranti has special significance in Hinduism. According to Panchang, this time Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15, 2024, Monday. Makar Sankranti is celebrated when the Sun enters Capricorn. This phase is also known as Uttarayan. All auspicious works begin with Makar Sankranti. However, there are certain things that one should avoid doing.Do not do these tasks on the day of Makar Sankranti1. On the day of Makar Sankranti, do not eat the leftover food or stale food of previous night. It is believed that this could lead to more anger and negative energy in you. There is a tradition of eating khichdi on the day of Makar Sankranti. Khichdi and sesame should be consumed on this day.2. Tamasic food should not be consumed on the day of Makar Sankranti. Stay away from garlic, onion and meat. Avoid eating spicy food on this day.3. One should not insult any poor person or returned empty handed from home, on Makar Sankranti.4. Do not get intoxicated by mistake on the day of Makar Sankranti. Alcohol, cigarette, gutka etc. should not be consumed.5. Makar Sankranti is a festival to celebrate nature. On this day, no tree should be harvested inside or outside the house.6. Avoid using harsh or abusive words for anyone, on this day.7. On the day of Makar Sankranti, one should not consume food without bathing. Bath-donation has special significance on the day of Makar Sankranti.What to do on the day of Makar Sankranti1. Worship at sunrise and sunset on the day of Makar Sankranti. Offer water (Arghaya) to Lord Sun (Suryadev).2. It is considered very auspicious to donate on the day of Makar Sankranti, it is good to donate sesame-jaggery and khichdi on this day.3. It is considered auspicious to offer donations on the name of ancestors on the day of Makar Sankranti. By offering tarpan, Pitru dosh is removed from the house, as well as the soul of the ancestors gets peace.4. Bathing in the holy rivers on Makar Sankranti gives relief from sins and attains salvation. The best is to take bath in Ganges. If you are not able to take bath in any holy river, you can add same Ganga water in the bathing water at home.Makar Sankranti auspicious timeAccording to Udayatithi, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15, this year. Taking bath in holy river and doing donation is considered extremely fruitful during the virtuous period and Mahapunya kaal. Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal will last for 10 hours and 31 minutes, from 07:16 AM to 05:47 PM. and Makar Sankranti Maha Punya Kaal will last for 1 hour and 45 minutes from 07:16 AM to 09:01 AM.(Disclaimer: This information has been collected from various mediums like astrologers, almanacs, beliefs or religious scriptures and has been presented to you. Please consult experts while making related decisions. TopIndianNews does not hold accountability for this information.)
