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Magh Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam and it marks the end of the harvesting season in the region. Magh Bihu is observed on the first day of Magh month as per Bengali Panjika. Magh Bihu is the Assam celebration of Sankranti and the celebrations last for a week. The festival of Magh Bihu is dedicated to Agni, the Lord of Fire. However in the rest of India the festival of Sankranti is dedicated to Surya, the Sun Lord.
Magh Bihu is synonym of feasts and bonfires which begin one day before of Magh Bihu. The day preceding Magh Bihu is known as Uruka which is the last day of Poush month as per Assamese calendar. On Uruka day people erect makeshift huts, known as Meji, from bamboo, leaves and thatch. The food for feasting is prepared inside Meji and a community feast is held on the Uruka night. The Meji is burned the next morning and the ashes are scattered on the farmlands to increase fertility.
Magh Bihu is also known as Bhogali Bihu and Maghar Domahi.
According to the Hindu calendar, there are twelve Sankrantis in a year, which are listed in this article. The transit of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another is known as Sankranti. The days of Sankranti are considered very auspicious to perform charity and fasting
Makar Sankranti is a popular Hindu festival which is dedicated to Lord Surya. Lord Surya illuminates the entire universe. Makar Sankranti is considered extremely auspicious for all kind of religious activities like charity, Homa and taking holy dip, etc.
A detailed description has been given about the four-day Makar Sankranti festivities. Under the four-day Makar Sankranti festival, events like Ganga Sagar Mela, Uttarayan, Vasi Uttarayan, Makaravilakku, Pedda Panduga, Kanuma Panduga and Mukkanuma are celebrated.
According to the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Sankranti days in a year. These twelve Sankrantis are mainly divided into four categories. These four categories are known as Ayan Sankranti, Vishuva Sankranti, Vishnupadi Sankranti and Shadshitimukhi Sankranti.
Makara Sankranti Punya Kala, Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala and Makara Sankranti Phalam along with other important information related to Sankranti are given on this page. Makara Sankranti is also known as Pongal and Uttarayana
Mesha Sankranti Phalam with the time of Mesha Sankranti Punya Kala and Mesha Sankranti Maha Punya Kala is given on this page. The transit of Sun into Mesha Rashi is called Mesha Sankranti. In most of the solar calendars, Mesha Sankranti marks the beginning of New Year.
Sankranti Greeting Cards and e-cards are given on this page. These greeting cards include images of Lord Surya on Chariot, Lord Ganesha Flying Kite, Bihu Folk Dance and Ladies celebrating Sankranti Festival, which you can share with your loved ones.
Pongal is a Hindu festival which is observed by people of Tamil Nadu on the first day of Thai Masam. You can check Thai Pongal Sankranti Moment on this page. Thai Pongal is observed as Makar Sankranti in North Indian states which is a popular festival dedicated to the Lord Surya.
Kumbh Mela is the most important fair for the followers of Hinduism. This fair is organized on the banks of a holy river after a fixed time period. Lakhs of people and saints come from far off places to participate in this fair and take the great holy bath.
Vishwakarma Puja is performed during Kanya Sankranti. You can know here about the Kanya Sankranti Moment during Vishwakarma Puja . Lord Vishwakarma is the God of architecture and construction. This day is also known as Bhadra Sankranti.
This page is a collection of Rangoli designs for Sankranti. These Rangolis are also known as Pongal Kolam, Sankranti Muggu and Sankranti Alpana. The method of making Rangoli has been described step by step with colorful pictures.
Ratham Rangoli or Chariot Rangoli Designs are provided on this page. Here, a pictorial description has been given on how to make a simple Chariot Rangoli by joining dots. Since these rangolis are made with the help of dots, they are also known as Ratham Dot Rangoli.
is one of the most popular and well-known Aarti dedicated to Lord Surya. Devotees of Lord Surya sing this Aarti to please Him during daily worship.
Names of Lord Surya, also called Ashtottara Shatanamavali, with meaning and video are given on this page.
The given prayer is one of the most popular prayers dedicated to Lord Surya, which is known as Surya Chalisa. Devotees sing it to please Suryadev and seek His blessings.
