Makar Sankranti 2024: Recognize the Four Yogas Being Formed and the Significance of Giving

The celebration is very important since it signals the end of the unlucky Malmas season and the start of happy occasions like marriages, housewarming parties, and religious rites.Makar Sankranti 2024: Although it is usually marked on January 14th, Makar Sankranti will fall on January 15th in 2024. This change results from the sun entering the sign of Capricorn at 2:44 AM on January 14, 2024, which is when Uttarayan begins. The celebration is very important since it signals the end of the unlucky Malmas season and the start of happy occasions like marriages, housewarming parties, and religious rites.When is Makar Sankranti? On January 15, 2024, at 10:15 AM, the auspicious period for religious activities (Punya Kaal) will end at 5:40 PM. Furthermore, the extremely fortunate period (Mahapunya Kaal) will last from 12:15 PM to 6:00 PM. Makar Sankranti yogas:

On this day, the Sun will be in the sign of Capricorn and the Shatabhisha and Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatras will be present, creating auspicious yogas like Sunfa, Variyan, Shash, and Vashi. During these yogas, it is said that performing good deeds, giving to charity, going on pilgrimages, and reciting the Bhagavat Mahapurana will bring good fortune.Particular Customs: On this auspicious day, it is advised to worship the sun and give Lord Shiva a particular abhishek (ritual bath). Furthermore, it is exceedingly auspicious to have the Moon in the Aquarius zodiac sign on Makar Sankranti. The Importance of Makar Sankranti Charity: The concept that giving during Makar Sankranti is particularly meritorious is highlighted by the large number of people who participate in philanthropic activities during this festival. According to legend, Yudhishthira said that generosity is the companion when asked by a Yaksha (celestial entity) who stands by a person at the time of death when even close relatives cannot. The most moral type of charity is giving to the appropriate individual or organization that can use the donation for the benefit of society as a whole.On this day, the Sun will be in the sign of Capricorn and the Shatabhisha and Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatras will be present, creating auspicious yogas like Sunfa, Variyan, Vashi, and Shash yoga.