MAKAR Sankranti is a very auspicious day for Hindus.
It is one of the major festivals that is celebrated by Indians all over the world.
Sankranti means “to move from one place to another”.
Makar is the Hindi word for the zodiac sign, Capricorn. January 15 is the day when the Sun moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.
The planet sun (Lord Surya Narayana) makes 12 movements during the year, but this is one of the most