Makar Sankranti: Know the Significance of the Festival

Every year, Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14 January all over the country. The festival marks the arrival of spring and the first Hindu harvest festival in the country. People worship the Sun God on this day and enjoy flying kites. Apart from this, many traditional dishes are prepared on this day. As per Hindu calendar, on this day the Sun enters the Makar (Capricorn) sign. 

Lord Gorakhnath 

As per beliefs, Lord Gorakhnath is worshipped and devotees seek his blessings before beginning the new harvest season. He is being worshipped for prosperous and healthy harvests. As per beliefs, the hindu yogi was very fond of eating khichdi. 

Makar Sankranti in Karnataka 

Makar Sankranti is celebrated differently in Karnataka. Traditionally, people get rid of their old unwanted clothes and things and burn them. They decorate their entrance with rangoli and flowers and offer grains to the deity. There are also some savory dishes, which are prepared on Makar Sankranti in Karnataka. Tamarind Puliogare also known as Tamarind Rice is a popular South Indian dish. Made with chana dal, urad dal, sesame and tamarind, it tastes best with papad and raita.