India is a country with diverse traditions and cultures which results in numerous of festivals throughout the year. People overcome the bounds of region and religion and participate in the celebrations. One of them is Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival celebrated on 14th January every year. Makar Sankranti signifies the entry of Sun-God into the Northern Hemisphere resulting in a shorter span of Darkness. This day is related to spiritual brightness, wisdom and knowledge. It has a noble significance which reminds about the journey towards wisdom, light, purity and intelligence. This festival encourages to move towards wisdom from ignorance and darkness.
Makar Sankranti is widely marked all over India, from Northern to Southern along with Eastern to Western India. To worship Sun-God on Makar Sankranti, people assemble at the riverside to spot the first glimpse of rising sun followed by the bath in the river. This festival is known by different names in distinctive parts such as Lohri in Punjab, Sukarat in Central India, Bhogali Bihu by Assamese, Haldi-Kumkum in Goa, Pedda Panduga in Andhra Pradesh, Uttarayan or Vasi-Uttarayan in Gujarat, Suggi in Karnataka and Pongal in South India.
Traditional sweets such as Til Laddo are part of the celebration. The health benefits of Til Laddo are-
- Keeps heart muscles healthy.
- Helps in reducing Anxiety
- Good for Bones
- Keeps pregnant mothers and growing fetuses healthy
- Prevents from osteoporosis
- Protects you from heart disease
- Protects you from cancer
- Provides relief from constipation and indigestion
- Stabilizes your blood pressure
Enjoy this Makar Sankranti with these delicious delicacies and get health benefits too.
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