Happy Makkar Sankranti !

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Makkar sankranti is celebrated every year in the month of January according to the Hindu Calendar. It signifies the start of the harvest season. This festival falls on 14th January when the sun moves into Capricorn (Makar in Sanskrit), and starts on its Northward journey. Bankersadda in association with Adda247 wishes all the aspirants a very happy Makkar Sankranti. May this festival bring joy, prosperity and success in your life.

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Meaning of Makkar Sankranti

Makkar ankranti is the combination of two words where Makkar means Capricorn and Sankranti means transition and that make the transition of the sun in the Capricorn. This is considered as an auspicious festival in the Hinduism.

Celebrating Makkar Sankranti

This festival also mark the end of the winter season and various types of delicacies are prepared at home with the main ingredient i.e Til. People fly kites as the tradition in various parts of the country. Lohri celebration is also performed just a night before the Makkar Sankranti.

This festival is celebrated in different styles in different parts of the country based on their region but the ultimate aim of this festival remains the same which is spreading togetherness, prosperity, and joy.

Charity on the day of Makkar Sankranti

People also make charity of wheat, rice, clothes to the needy and they believe donating with good heart, will keep them happy by removing difficulty from person’s life. It is also called khichadi in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

This festival brings the start of a new season with lots of positive hopes and opportunities to live your dreams. It is the time to commit to the goal that you desire by improving your way to get your goal. Know what actually does and what doesn’t work for you for the ultimate achievement of your goals. Make a pledge to achieve your dream in the year 2020, work hard for it and team Adda247 is there to guide you in this journey to get a government job in your pocket!