Despite the bitterly cold weather and sub-zero temperatures, winter is all about festivities. Christmas and the New Year usher in an atmosphere of celebration, followed by harvest festivals known by different names across the country. Makar Sankranti is one of the most popular harvest festivals that marks the change in the position of the Sun. It is celebrated in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. But what exactly is a festival? And how and when is it celebrated? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Makar Sankranti 2023,
Makar Sankranti 2023: Date and Time of the festival
Makar Sankranti is usually celebrated on 14 January every year. But this year in 2023, Makar Sankranti is falling on Sunday, January 15 because the Sun’s transition is starting from late night on Saturday.
These are the auspicious times of fasting festivals,
Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal – from 07:15 AM to 05:46 PM
Duration – 10 hours 31 minutes
Makar Sankranti Maha Punya Kaal – from 07:15 am to 09:00 am
Duration – 01 hour 45 minutes
Makar Sankranti Muhurta – 08:57 PM, January 14
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Makar Sankranti 2023: Significance of Makar Sankranti Celebrations
It is said that on Makar Sankranti, the Sun begins its northward movement, transforming into the zodiac sign ‘Makar’ or ‘Makar’ as it is known in Hindi. This transition period is also called ‘Uttarayan’ in Sanskrit. It also signifies that it is time to say goodbye to the harsh cold weather and welcome the warm spring days.
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Makar Sankranti is synonymous with winter food and kite flying.
Makar Sankranti coincides with various harvest festival celebrations across the country. Lohri is celebrated in Punjab and it is called Maghi in Haryana. In Rajasthan and Gujarat, it is ‘Uttarayan’, while in Tamil Nadu it is celebrated as ‘Pongal’. Assam celebrates it as ‘Bihu’ while in Bengal this festival is known as ‘Paush Sankranti’.
How to celebrate Makar Sankranti | Foods to Celebrate Sankranti
Traditionally, Makar Sankranti celebrations include worshiping the Sun and taking a bath in the holy waters of the Ganges. People fly kites, donate blankets and start auspicious works on this day. Since Makar Sankranti falls in winters, it is customary to celebrate it with a variety of delicious food items that keep us warm. Dishes made of sesame seeds (til) and jaggery (gur) are commonly eaten on Makar Sankranti. Thus, Til Gur Ke Ladoo is an excellent addition to your Sankranti 2023 festivities
3 Tips To Make Delicious Til Gur Ke Laddoos For Makar Sankranti 2023
If you are planning to make some scrumptious Til Gur Ke Laddoos for Makar Sankranti 2023, then we have just what you need. popular youtuber ‘Cook With Parul’ recently shared some cooking tips to make Til Gur Ke Laddoos at home.
- Make sure you stir the sesame seeds and jaggery continuously so that they cook properly and get the right consistency. Always keep the stove on low flame to avoid burning in the process.
- To make molasses truly halwai-style, add a pinch or two of baking soda to the molasses. It also gives lightness and crispiness to the laddoos after they are prepared. Once the melted jaggery starts bubbling on adding baking soda, you can turn off the gas.
- To avoid burning hands simply pour the cooked ladoo mixture in a greased plate and allow it to cool for acseveral minutes, Once it comes to room temperature, you can grease your hands and make laddoos easily.
Watch the complete recipe video of Til Gur Ke Ladoo for Makar Sankranti 2023 here:
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