Guest guest Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 Namaskar Mitra, Happy Makar Sankranti, to read about it & Lohri. 1. Makar Sankranti - read about the festivals religious & astrological significance, culture & festivities and How to celebrate. This festival is celebrated differently in different parts of the country. In U.P. it is called ‘Khichiri’, in Tamil Nadu it is Pongal, in Punjab the eve of Sankrant is celebrated as 'Lohri', in Kerala the 40 days anushthana by the devotees of Ayyappa ends on this day in Sabarimala with a big festival and so on. http://www.esamskriti.com/html/new_inside.asp?cat_name=festivals&sid=166&count1=0&cid=1024 2. Lohri in North India & Makara Jyoti in Sabarimala Hills - two articles that tell you about celebrations in North India & Kerala. Lohri is essentially a festival dedicated to fire and the sun god. It is the time when the sun transits the zodiac sign Makar (Capricorn), and moves towards the north. http://www.esamskriti.com/html/new_inside.asp?cat_name=festivals&cid=817&sid=147. cheers om sanjeev www.esamskriti.com is for Those who are Passionate about IndiaTo mail - exploreindia (AT) vsnl (DOT) net, to Un write back.esamskriti has over 160 articles, 800 pictures & a Music GalleryLong Live Sanatan / Kshatriya Dharam. Generate Positive Vibrations lifelong worldwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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