Makara Samkranti in 2011

The makara samkranti in 2011 falls on 14th january for those who live west to the meridian or international date line or who are in - time zones.

The makara samkranti falls on 15th January for those people who live east to the international date line or who are in + time zones from GMT

what is makara samkranti?

The entry point of the Sun from one sign to another sign is known as Samkranti. It has some significance when the sun enters the Capricorn. The rising point of the sun starts moving towards the north from this point which is called Uttarayana.

what to do on Samkranti?

it is an auspicious time and traditions preach to make offerings (dana), holy dip (snana) on this eve.

Bhogi / lohri

Generally it is being celebrated one day before the makara samkranti. it has different forms at different parts. but all forms consist the significans of fire of canes.

This festival also has some date difference this year. it is on 13th january for places west to GMT and on 14th january for the places east to the GMT.

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