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In Hindu calendar, there are total twelve Sankranti in a year. All twelve Sankranti can be divided into four categories which are known as Ayan, Vishuva, Vishnupadi and Shadshitimukhi Sankranti. About 12 Sankranti provides detailed information on the categorization of Sankranti and their significance in Hindu Calendar.
Among all Sankranti, Makar Sankranti is the most significant one and it is observed throughout India. Due to the popularity of Makar Sankranti, it is just known as Sankranti. In South India, Makar Sankranti is observed for four days. Makar Sankranti Calendar lists all events and rituals which are followed during four days of Sankranti festivities.
Sankranti days are considered good for charity activities and all auspicious ceremonies are avoided on the day of Sankranti(s).
a brief essay on Makar Sankranti
4 days Makar Sankranti festivities
type of different Sankranti in year
also known as Pongal and Uttarayana
first month in Hindu Solar calendar
e-greetings and e-cards for Sankranti
Pongal is a Hindu festival which is observed by people of Tamil Nadu on the first day of Thai Masam.
the great holy dip every 12 years
Vishwakarma Puja during Kanya Sankranti
Rangoli designs just for Sankranti
Ratham dot Rangolis for Sankranti
lyrics of Jay Kashyap-Nandan
40 verse poem praising Sun God
Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Surya
