Mystery of Khargone's Navagraha Temple: Sun's First Ray on Makar Sankranti
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News18•06-01-2026, 19:20
Mystery of Khargone's Navagraha Temple: Sun's First Ray on Makar Sankranti
- •Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, hosts India's only Sun-dominant Navagraha temple, known for its unique astrological significance.
- •Every year on Makar Sankranti (January 14), the first ray of the sun directly falls on this 300-year-old temple.
- •Devotees believe visiting the temple and performing rituals alleviates inauspicious planetary effects and brings good fortune.
- •The temple's architecture is inspired by South Indian styles, featuring idols of Trimurti, 12 zodiac signs, and Mother Baglamukhi.
- •Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transition to Capricorn and its Uttarayan journey, making the temple a major pilgrimage site.
Why It Matters: Khargone's unique Navagraha temple attracts millions on Makar Sankranti for its astrological and spiritual power.
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