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In Pics: Tamil women cook special food to celebrate Pongal at Dharavi in Mumbai

Updated On: 15 January, 2024 07:18 PM IST | Editor

Tamil Hindu women offer prayers as they cook special food to celebrate the harvest festival of Pongal at Dharavi, one of the world`s largest slums, in Mumbai, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Pics/Shadab Khan  

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Tamil Hindu women offer prayers as they cook special food to celebrate the harvest festival of Pongal at Dharavi, one of the world`s largest slums, in Mumbai, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Pics/Shadab Khan  

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Tamil Hindu women offer prayers as they cook special food to celebrate the harvest festival of Pongal at Dharavi, one of the world`s largest slums, in Mumbai, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Pics/Shadab Khan  

Every year, on January 14, India experiences a burst of festive joy as Makar Sankranti, the Harvest Festival, is celebrated nationwide. The occasion holds both religious and seasonal significance, marking the transition of the Sun from one zodiac constellation to the next, particularly emphasizing the auspicious "Poush Sankranti."

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Every year, on January 14, India experiences a burst of festive joy as Makar Sankranti, the Harvest Festival, is celebrated nationwide. The occasion holds both religious and seasonal significance, marking the transition of the Sun from one zodiac constellation to the next, particularly emphasizing the auspicious "Poush Sankranti."

This festival aligns with the solar cycle and signifies the commencement of the harvest season, where new crops are revered and shared with joy.

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This festival aligns with the solar cycle and signifies the commencement of the harvest season, where new crops are revered and shared with joy.

Makar Sankranti is not solely confined to its religious connotations; it also symbolizes the end of winter as the Sun begins its journey from the Southern to the Northern hemisphere, entering the Capricorn zodiac sign.

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Makar Sankranti is not solely confined to its religious connotations; it also symbolizes the end of winter as the Sun begins its journey from the Southern to the Northern hemisphere, entering the Capricorn zodiac sign.

According to Hindu scriptures, the day is associated with Lord Vishnu`s triumph over demons, signifying the victory of righteousness over negativity. This makes Makar Sankranti a propitious time for spiritual practices or meditation, surrounded by the cosmic intelligence known as `Chaitanya.`

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According to Hindu scriptures, the day is associated with Lord Vishnu`s triumph over demons, signifying the victory of righteousness over negativity. This makes Makar Sankranti a propitious time for spiritual practices or meditation, surrounded by the cosmic intelligence known as `Chaitanya.`

Apart from its agricultural importance, the festival involves special prayers dedicated to the Sun God, expressing gratitude and seeking blessings for a prosperous harvest and a positive transition of the Sun

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Apart from its agricultural importance, the festival involves special prayers dedicated to the Sun God, expressing gratitude and seeking blessings for a prosperous harvest and a positive transition of the Sun

The morning ritual is emphasized in ancient scriptures, suggesting waking up before sunrise, taking a bath with sesame seeds, and offering prayers to the Sun, including the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra and the ritual of Argya, offering water to the Sun.

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The morning ritual is emphasized in ancient scriptures, suggesting waking up before sunrise, taking a bath with sesame seeds, and offering prayers to the Sun, including the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra and the ritual of Argya, offering water to the Sun.

While Makar Sankranti has diverse stories rooted in religious traditions, it is widely acknowledged that the festival holds a special place across the country for worshipping Surya, the Sun God.

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While Makar Sankranti has diverse stories rooted in religious traditions, it is widely acknowledged that the festival holds a special place across the country for worshipping Surya, the Sun God.

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