137. G.K. On Makar Sankranti, 14th Jan

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                         Quora  on   Makar   sankranti



Q.1-   What is Makar Sankranti ?
Q-2-   To Hindus, what does the Sun stand for ?
Q.-3-   In which Hindu Calendar month, Makar Sankranti is observed ?
Q.-4-   According to Hindu Calendar, when does this month begin ?
Q.-5   What is another name of Makar Sankranti ?
Q-6-   Why is Makar   Sankranti  known as Uttarayni ?
Q-7-   What is the significance of this festival ?
Q-8-   What mythological belief is attached to this festival ?
Q-9-   What is the scientific logic behind this festival ?
Q-10- Why do people donate on this day ?
Q11-   Which is the famous river, people take a holy dip in ?
Q12-   In which state  Makar Sankranti is called  "Thai  Pongal" ? 
Q13-  What is this festival called in Uttrakhand ?
Q 14-  In Andhra Pradesh,Sankranti is known as-----? 
Q 15-  In which state it is called Magh Bihu ?
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1=Makar Sankranti is a solar event. It is on this date when the sun transits into Capricorn.
2=The Sun stands for knowledge and wisdom. 
3=In the Lunar month of Magha.
4=Mid-December
5=Uttarayni
6=It is because on this day, the glorious sun enters into the Uttarayan or the North Hemisphere.
7=Makar Sankranti is basically the festival of harvest ,hope and a new beginning. Since It is  regarded as the  beginning of an auspicious phase in the Indian culture. hope Many people start new business,new work and  perform new sacred ritual.
8= The mythological belief is that in Mahabharata , Bheeshma Pitamah delayed his death to die on this auspicious day so that he could get Moksha.
9=It is said with this festival, days start becoming longer and warmer after this day,therefore  gives us a break from the freezing chill.
10=The river Yamuna.
11=People donate on this day to attain salvation and a better life after death.
12.= Tamil Nadu
13.=  Ghughuti  [घुघुटी ]
14=  Pedhha Panduga 
     15=    Assam
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Rangoli  on  Makar Sankranti post no.=88.
Lohri Festival post no =86
Jallianwala Bagh massacre=235

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