Who celebrates Makar Sankranti?

[ShrutiDesai]

Hello Friend,

Please tell me, Who celebrates Makar Sankranti?

[Sakshiss]

Makar Sankranti is celebrated for many reasons and with various names across the country.

Makar Sankranti refers to the transition of the Sun into Makara Rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial (आकाशीय) path. It is a specific solar day in the Hindu calendar, which is usually observed in January, every year.

Makar Sankranti is also celebrated as a festival in the reverence (श्रद्धा) of Sun deity, Surya.

To Hindus, Sun stands for unity, equality, spiritual light and true selflessness.