Makar Sankranti Tomorrow: Rituals for Luck and Prosperity Revealed
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News18•13-01-2026, 12:29
Makar Sankranti Tomorrow: Rituals for Luck and Prosperity Revealed
- •Makar Sankranti, a solar festival on January 14, marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrated across India under various names like Pongal and Bihu.
- •This year features a rare planetary alignment of Sun, Venus, and Pluto in Capricorn, shifting focus from outward celebration to internal order and responsibility.
- •Pre-Pooja rituals include waking early, bathing with mustard oil and black sesame seeds, and offering water with red flowers and jaggery to the Sun.
- •Pooja method emphasizes simplicity: a clean corner, a lamp with sesame oil, and quiet contemplation; food should be simple, warm, and shared.
- •Post-Pooja rituals involve practical charity (warm clothes, food grains) and offering water with black sesame seeds to a Peepal tree before 12 PM.
Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti emphasizes internal reflection, simple rituals, and practical charity for luck and prosperity.
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