Makar_Sankranthi

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Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun intoMakara rashi(Capricorn) on its celestial path.

Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days inIndia.


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Pongal

Maghi

Bihu

Shishur Saenkraat

Makara Sankranthi

SankranthiAll Over

India


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Mythology and cultural significance

Another well-known reference of this day came when the greatgrand-sire of Mahabharata fame, Bhishma, declared his intent toleave his mortal coil on this day. He had the boon of Ichha-Mrityu(death at his will) from his father, so he kept lying on the bedof arrows till this day and then left his mortal coil on MakarSankranti day. It is believed that the person, who dies during theperiod of Uttarayana, becomes free from transmigration(rebirth). Sothis day was seen as a definite auspicious day to start a journey orendeavours to the higher realms beyond

It was on this day when Lord Vishnu ended the ever increasing

terror of the Asuras(Demons) by finishing them off and burying theirheads under the Mandara Parvata. So this occasion alsorepresents the end of 'negativities' and beginning of an era ofrighteous living


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* Millions of people take a dip in places like Ganga Sagar (the point where the riverGanges meets the Bay of Bengal) and Prayag and pray to the Sun God .

* It is celebrated with pomp in southern parts of India as Pongal/Sankranthi

* In the western Indian state of Gujarat, the celebrations are even bigger. People offerthousands of their colorful oblations to the Sun in the form of beautiful kites. The act

stands as a metaphor for reaching to their beloved God.

* At the start of this significant event, there is also worship for the departed ancestors.

* Makara Sankranti identifies a period of enlightenment, peace, prosperity andhappiness followed by a period of darkness, ignorance and viciousness with immensesorrow.

* Laddu of tilmade with Jaggery is a specialty of the festival. In the western Indian stateof Maharashtra it is called 'Tilgul'. In Karnataka it is called 'Yellu-Bella'. Food preparedfor this festival is such that it keeps the body warm and gives high energy.

Traditions


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Sankranthi in Andhra PradeshDay 1 - BhogiDay 2 - Makara Sankranti

Day 3 - KanumaDay 4 - Mukkanuma

Bhogi (Bon)Fire
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Andhra Traditions


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Sankranthi Muggulu


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India has a very ancient kite tradition. Most people believe that kites were

first brought into India by the Chinese travellers, Fa Hien and Hiuen Tsang

but from there the kites have taken their own evolutionary route in India.

Indian kites are almost exclusively fighter kites. They are made of tissue

paper and bamboo and almost all Indian kites have a very similar shape adiamond shaped piece of tissue with a central spine and a single bow.

*Indian kite is a superb flying machine, capable of responding to the flyers

lightest touch, extremely maneuverable and perfectly suited to its function.

* The generic name for a kite in India is Patang.

Kite Festival


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Kites and Spools


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Manjha(Glass coated cotton line)

Manjha Maker In Action


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Birdling Technique


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