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In 272 CE, Makar Sankranti was on Dec 21. In 1000 CE, Makar Sankranti was on Dec 31, & now it is celebrated on Jan 14. After 9000 years, Makar Sankranti will be in June. Then Makar Sankranti would mark the start of Dakshinayana.
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In 272 CE, Makar Sankranti was on Dec 21. In 1000 CE, Makar Sankranti was on Dec 31, & now it is celebrated on Jan 14. After 9000 years, Makar Sankranti will be in June. Then Makar Sankranti would mark the start of Dakshinayana.
In ancient times Makar Sankranti would mark entry of the Sun into Makara or Capricorn from Sagittarius, & its northward journey/Uttarayan. Now it is celebrated at the end of Poush & the start of Magh month, so it’s Poush Sankranti (Last day of every month is known as sankranti)
Besides the Surya deva worship, Makar Sankranti being a harvest festival is also the day for Paush Lakshmi puja for the West Bengalis.
Bangladeshi Hindus perform Vastu puja today.
Traditional Alpona of Paush Lakshmi.
📸 Sougandha Sarkar
Bangladeshi Hindus perform Vastu puja today.
Traditional Alpona of Paush Lakshmi.
📸 Sougandha Sarkar
