Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranthi, marks the Suns transit into Makara Rashi. This day marks the beginning of Uttarayana Punyakalam. It is celebrated throughout India with various names. Makara Sankramana Snan is the most observed ritual during Sankranti. Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu for three days. In Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, […]
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Uttarayana Punyakalam Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras – 15 January 2024 | Makara Ravi Sankaramanam
Uttarayana Punyakalam Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras for 2024 are given here. 15 January 2024 is an auspicious day to perform Uthrayana Punya kalam Tharpana. Uttarayana Punyakalam Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras – 15 January 2024 (Makara Ravi Sankramanam Mantras) 15 January 2024 – Uthrayana Punya kalam/Makara Ravi sankaramanam Shobhakruth nama samvathsare, Utharayane, hemantha rithou, Makara mase, Shukla pakshe, […]
14 January 2022 – Makara Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu
14 January 2022 is Makara Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Uttarayana Punyakalam & Makaravilakku or Makarajyothi at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Makara Sankranthi marks the transition of Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn). In 2022, Makaravilakku date is January 14. It is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu; Lohri in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and some other North Indian […]
Uttarayan (Uttarayanam, Uttarayana Punyakalam)
Uttarayan, also known as Uttarayanam or Uttarayana Punyakalam, is the six month period between Makara Sankranti or Makar Sankraman and Karka Sankranti (usually July 14) or Karka Sankramanam. In 2023, Uttarayan starts on January 15. Dakshinayanam is the period between July 14 to January 14. On Makara Sankranti day, Sun transits into Makara Rashi, towards […]