Know All About Makar Sankranti 2022
Makar Sankranti is the main festival celebrated across India. It is called Lohri in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Uttarayan festival in Gujarat. Further, let's know the importance of Makar Sankranti, the reason behind the name Makar Sankranti, Sankranti Dip and more. Makar Sankranti Date and Time Makar Sankranti Date - January 14th, 2022 Makar Sankranti Time - · Punya Kaal Muhurta : - 02:43 PM to 05:45 PM · Maha Punya Kaal Muhurta : - 02:43 PM to 04:28 PM Why Uttarayan is called Makar Sankranti? The class in which the Sun's orbit changes, is called 'transition' or 'solstice'. Hence it is called Makar Sankranti due to its entry into Capricorn . This change of Sun from one zodiac sign to another is considered as a change from darkness to brightness. This is why Makar Sankranti is celebrated. What is the duration of days and nights during Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan? During Makar Sankranti days are longer but the durati