One of the rare Hindu Festivals based on solar cycles
Rotation of the earth impacts the date on which Makar Sankranti is celebrated
Marks the end of the inauspicious month, Malmaas in the Hindu Calendar
It is celebrated in the north as Lohri, in Assam as Bhogali Bihu, and in the south as Pongal
Good forces overcoming evil forces
Sun rays come from the North which is supposed to be the abode of gods. Hence, from this day, good forces are on the rise
Devotees pray to the sun and bathe at the Prayaga confluence of the River Ganga and River Yamuna at the Kumbh Mela
The interesting ritual of kite flying
During early morning kite-flying, the human body is exposed to the sun for long hours which benefits the skin & body
Since the festival falls in winter, eating sesame and jaggery is considered beneficial to health as they are warm foods. Signifying bonding & good health
Festival of Til-Gur
Makar Sankranti other than being a festival also showers health benefits for the wellbeing of body and soul