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As a kid and even today, I get mesmerized every time I see these beautiful little diamonds soar high in the sky. Attached to a thin but sharp thread, these colorful kites are something that everyone wants to fly on Makar Sankranti.
The kite flying festival in the White Rann of Kutch sees people from across the globe celebrating this day by flying some extraordinary and dazzling kites. But Makar Sankranti is more than just kite flying. Here are some of the interesting facts that you probably didn't knew about this amazing festival:
1. Makar Sankranti is the only festival in India that follows the solar calendar.
It falls on the exact same date that is 14 January as per Georgian calendar. However, the date does change in every 8 years due to the revolution of Earth. Earlier it used to be celebrated on December 31.
2. Makar Sankranti with different names
Every Indian state celebrates Makar Sankranti with different names. Punjabis celebrate it as Lohri, Southern state of Tamil Nadu celebrates as Pongal, Gujaratis celebrates as Uttarayan. Whereas in Assam it is known as Bhogali Bihu and Magh Bihu and in Bihar as Til Sankranti.
3. “Till gul khaa any god god bola” (have a sesame sweet and say sweet words)
Due to winter season the body needs fats and heat, till helps in restoring the body fats and the heat required, Therefore, till gul khaa any god god bola...
4. Kumbha Mela
Kumbh Mela generally starts on Makar Sankranti in Uttar Pradesh while the Shabrimala pilgrimages of Kerala ends on this day. Almost the entire country celebrates the day by dipping themselves in the holy rivers of their states.
5. Kite Flying
The convention of kite flying is for a sound exposure in the early morning Sun. These rays are wellspring of Vitamin D. It is likewise viewed as useful for skin and aides in battling numerous contaminations and ailment caused by the crisp winter winds.
6. Same to same
Day and night on this day are accepted to be similarly long. Post the celebration, it is authoritatively the start of spring or the beginning of Indian summer and the days turn out to be longer, and evenings shorter.
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