Importance of Makar Sankranti in Vedic Astrology
According to Hindu belief, the whole year is divided into two parts, the first Uttarayan and the second Dakshinayan. On the day of Makar Sankranti, the sun changes slightly towards north, orbiting the Earth, hence this period is called Uttarayan.
The day of Makar Sankranti is very important in Hinduism. The day of Makar Sankranti is based on astronomical vision. On this day the Sun enters Capricorn from Sagittarius, hence this day is known as Makar Sankranti. This festival is celebrated in many ways throughout India. Lord Shani Dev is the lord of Capricorn and on this day, Sun enters Capricorn. On this day, chanting, meditation, meditation and religious activities are more important. It is also called the harvest festival.
Goddess Ganga was also descended on this day. In the Mahabharata, Pitamah Bhishma voluntarily gave up the body only after the sun had passed Uttarayan, because the souls who left the body in Uttarayana are freed from the cycle of rebirth.
It is during the Makar Sankranti that the season changes. Autumn end to subside and spring begins. As a result, the days become longer and the nights become shorter.
This year, Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2021. Bath and donation time is 8:30 am to 4:46 am. Giving water to the sun god is considered to be particularly beneficial on this day.

On this day the river bath and donation are of great importance. On this day, taking a bath in the Ganges river makes a person’s body pure, with the mind flowing clean. Donating on this day also frees a person from many kinds of sins.

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