The festival of Makar Sankranti is being celebrated today, know the auspicious time and worship method for bathing and donating.
New Delhi: The festival of Makar Sankranti has a very sacred and special significance in Sanatan Dharma. This festival is dedicated to Sun God and is celebrated at the time when Sun God enters Capricorn. Due to this astronomical change, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with reverence and faith throughout the country.
On the day of Makar Sankranti, bathing in holy rivers, charity and sun worship are given special importance. It is believed that bathing and donating on this day brings inexhaustible virtue and Lord Surya bestows the blessings of health, radiance and prosperity. In such a situation, let us know the auspicious time for bathing and donating on Makar Sankranti and the method of worshiping Sun God.
Why is it auspicious to take bath today on Makar Sankranti?
According to astrology, the time eight hours before and eight hours after the transit of Sun God is considered auspicious period. According to astrologers, Sun God has entered Capricorn on the night of 14 January. For this reason, the auspicious period of Sankranti started at 03:13 pm on 14th January. This holy period is valid till this morning, hence it is considered best to take bath on Makar Sankranti today.
Makar Sankranti auspicious time for bathing and donating
According to the Panchang, today Brahma Muhurta will start from 05.27 am and will continue till 08.21 am. Taking bath in holy rivers and pilgrimage sites during this period is considered auspicious. The special time of the auspicious time of Makar Sankranti will be from 7.15 am to 8 am. It is said to be best to do virtuous deeds like bathing and charity during this period of about 45 minutes. However, one can take bath in any holy river including Ganga till 3 pm today.
What items to donate on Makar Sankranti
Donation has special significance on the day of Makar Sankranti. Khichdi made from rice can be donated on this day. Also, Shattila Ekadashi fast can also be broken early in the morning. Donating rice, sesame seeds, jaggery, grains, khichdi, blankets, clothes and ghee on Makar Sankranti gives good results.
Method of worship of Sun God on Makar Sankranti
Take bath in the holy river this morning.
Wear clean clothes after bathing.
Take Ganga water or pure water in a copper pot.
Add red sandalwood, red flowers and jaggery in it.
Offer Arghya while chanting the mantra of Sun God.
After this chant Gayatri Mantra.
Recite Surya Chalisa while sitting on the seat.
Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra.
In the end, perform the aarti of Sun God as per the rituals.
Disclaimer: This is based on religious beliefs, JBT does not endorse it.
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