Makar Sankranti is celebrated in January every year and marks the termination of the Winter season and the beginning of a new harvest season. This year it will be celebrated on 14 January.
It is dedicated to Lord Sun. It also refers to a specific solar day in the Hindu calendar. On this auspicious day, the sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn or Makar which marks the end of winter months and the beginning of longer days. This is the beginning of the month of Magh. To recompense for the distinction that happens due to the revolution around the sun, every 80 years the day of Sankranti is deferred by one day. From the day of Makar Sankranti, the sun begins its northward journey or Uttarayan journey. Therefore, this festival is also known as Uttarayan.
PB parivar wishes all its members, family and friends a very Happy Makar Sankranti.