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In Hinduism, the festival of Makar Sankranti holds great importance. "The significance of the Makar Sankranti festival is that it marks the day where there
is a significant movement in the zodiac – the arrangement of the earth’s dial around the sun – and this movement brings about a new change in the way we experience the planet itself," states Sadhguru in a blog published on Isha's website. As per tradition, daan performed on this day holds great merit. It is believed that giving on this day multiplies blessings and helps reduce negative planetary influences. However, ancient scriptures and customs distinguish between what should and should not be donated on this auspicious occasion.
Things You Should Donate On Makar Sankranti
- Til: Associated with warmth, til is believed to absorb negative energies.
- Gud: Donating gud and til together can bring sweetness in relationships and life.
- Warm Clothes: This form of daan reflects compassion.
- Food Grains: Rice, lentils, wheat and khichdi are widely donated on this day. Offering cooked food or raw grains helps ensure abundance.
Things You Should Avoid Donating On This Day
- Leather Items: It is avoided because this symbolizes harm to animals.
- Sharp Objects: Knives, scissors or blades should not be donated as they are believed to cut off positive energy.
- Salt: It is associated with debts and it may symbolically transfer financial instability.
Shubh Muhurat for Daan and Snan on Makar Sankranti
In astrology, the Punya Kaal and Maha Punya Kaal on the day of Sankranti are considered extremely beneficial.- Punya Kaal: 3:13 pm to 5:46 pm
- Maha Punya Kaal: 3:13 pm to 4:58 am
- Maha Punya Kaal is the most auspicious time for taking a bath in sacred rivers and giving charity.
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