It is not just a religious celebration but also marks the winter solstice when the shift of the sun leads to longer days.The day of Makar Sankranti is also known as Maghi, which marks the first day of the sun entering the Makara Rashi.
During this day, the devotees take a holy dip in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna, Godavari and Cauvery.
On this day, farmers thank the Sun God for the harvest.Read More: Lohri 2021 – Date, Significance & Celebration in IndiaHistory of Makar SankrantiThere are several stories related to Makar Sankranti.
But on this day Lord Surya visits his son despite the differences which denote the celebration of the healthy relationship.Another story is about Bhisma Pitamah (from Mahabharata).
He was the person born with a boon of choosing his death time.
So, when he was lying injured on the arrow beds in the Kurukshetra war, he waited for the Makar Sankranti as his time of death.How Makar Sankranti is celebrated?Makar Sankranti is celebrated with utmost happiness in every part of the country.