#Uttarayan

[latent-thoughts]

HAPPY LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, UTTARAYAN, PONGAL & MAGH BIHU, fellow Hindus. 😁😁😁

[theanviksha]

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗮 — 𝗢𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶

Offered as bhog in Jagannath Temple of Puri as part of Uttarayana Jatra (festival) and Uttarayana Bandapana (worship ritual), Makara Chaula is the signature sweet dish that marks the celebration of Makara Sankranti in Odisha.

Makara Sankranti is an Indian festival that marks sun’s entry into Makara raashi (Capricorn) and celebrates change of season and harvest. From this day onwards, sun starts its northward movement, signifying end of winter season.

Just like every other festivals of India, this joyous celebration also has its own share of traditional foods and preparations, specific to each region of India. Ghughute of Uttrakhand, Undhiyu of Gujrat, Nolen Gur Payesh of West Bengal, sweet Pongal of Tamil Nadu are some examples of such traditional cuisines.

In Odisha, we have Makara Chaula. Traditionally, it is a mixture of freshly harvested raw rice (soaked overnight and then coarsely grinded) with some jaggery, milk, chhena ( Indian cottage cheese), banana, and sugarcane. But you can also add fruits or other things according to your taste, just remember to use raw rice.

In fact, raw rice is what distinguishes this dish from all other Uttarayana foods and has a very interesting story behind its use.

𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘂 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗮

Dhanu Sankranti is the first day of Pousha (9th month of Odia lunisolar calendar) and falls exactly one month before Makara Sankranti. It marks start of Pousha month and end of Margasira month in Odia calendar. Margasira month is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord Jagannath in Odia culture. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits households and blesses people with wealth and prosperity during this auspicious month. Hence, we make Jhoti Chita, traditional white art made from rice paste, on our doorways to welcome her and worships her every Thursday.

It is said that the Goddess visits her father’s house at end of Margasira on Dhanu Sakranti and stays there for one month. In her absence at Sri Mandir (temple), mother Yashoda prepares food for her son Lord Jagannath and offers them early in the morning. This is known as Pahili Bhoga, which means first offering of the day and is a delicious ‘khechudi' (khichdi). This ritual continues till Makara Sankranti when Goddess Lakshmi returns from her father’s house.

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗮

The story takes an interesting turn when the Goddess returns on Makara Sankranti and assumes that mother Yashoda is going to cook that day too. Simultaneously, mother Yashoda also assumes that Goddess Lakshmi is going to resume her preparation of temple food. As a result of this miscommunication, when time of Bhoga arrives, Lord is left without food. Hence, Goddess serves Makara Chaula, prepared with raw rice to Lord and his siblings in three silver plates as there was no time for cooking the rice. Every household in Odisha joins Lord Jagannath and shares a bowl of Makara Chaula with him on Makara Sankranti every year.

When I was a kid I used to make a fuss about Makara Chaula every year because of its raw nature. My mother used to tell me this story and it would always end with “ if God can eat it, you can too”. Makara Chaula isn’t just a traditional food for me but it is a lesson in humility, acceptance and above all knowledge that food is precious and so are the people preparing it. We should always respect food, never waste it and be grateful to God for providing it to us and to people who cooks for us.

A bowl of Makara Chaula, like the festival it is representing, signifies winter is ending and brings hope for warmer and brighter days.

PS - The story of Makara Chaula is based on local folklore that I have heard from my mother, grandmother, and other elders. I tried searching for its source but couldn’t find anything on the internet. Perhaps broader research into ancient Odia texts could provide some clues, but I don’t have the resources for that. Remember that such folklores often vary from region to region.

Happy Makara Sankranti 2025!

[digitaldadi]

Happy Harvest Season - Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan & Lohri

May the warmth of Lohri's bonfires, the sweetness of Pongal's rice, the joy of Makar Sankranti's kites, the vibrant spirit of Bihu's dances, and the sunshine of Uttarayan fill your life with abundance and happiness!

[bhaktibharat]

☀️ मकर संक्रांति - Makar Sankranti

❀ अधिकांश हिंदू त्योहार चंद्रमा की स्थिति के अनुसार मनाये जाते हैं, लेकिन यह त्योहार सूर्य के चारों ओर प्रथ्वी द्वारा की जाते वाली परिक्रमा की गणना के आधार पर मनाया जाता है। ❀ जब सूर्य धनु से मकर राशि या दक्षिणायन ���े उत्तरायण की ओर स्थानांतरित होता है, तब मकर संक्रांति का त्यौहार मनाया जाता है। ❀ आदि गुरु शंकराचार्य के अनुसार गांगजी, गंगा सागर, कुंभ और प्रयागराज में स्नान करना चाहिए। ❀ इस त्योहार पर सूर्य की उपासना की जाती है। ❀ लोग व्रत स्नान के बाद अपनी क्षमता के अनुसार कुछ न कुछ दान अवश्य करते हैं। 📲 https://www.bhaktibharat.com/festival/makar-sankranti

🎋 पोंगल - Pongal 📲 https://www.bhaktibharat.com/festival/pongal

💦 गंगा सागर स्नान - Gangasagar Mela 📲 https://www.bhaktibharat.com/festival/gangasagar-mela

🎋 पौष संक्रांति - Poush Sankranti 📲 https://www.bhaktibharat.com/festival/poush-sankranti

[ishanih]

Happiest Sankarant to those celebrating.

Celebrations are extremely subjective. Like for me, ever since I gained consciousness, until I moved, Sankarant meant Rahul kakas house. 13th evening - tying kanetra to the kites. 14th Going to the terrace, flying kites, playing loud music, munching on Sankarant special snacks. Lunch at theirs, and then dinner at ours. Traditions some would say... It's been such a special day for us as a family and family friends.

Fun fact : I don't know how to fly kites. Loud music isn't my thing. Snacks, oh yes! I am much more vocal about my love for food now, wasn't so back then. But being out on the terrace? please count me out. It's sunny, I am dusky, where I am from, sun tan is unhealthy. Despite that, every year, same things, again and again. It's not uncommon for kids to go along and do things and live lives in ways that their parents/society dictate. In reality I am one of the lucky ones. My parents have shown an insane amount of freedom and faith to me, in me.

Beyond all the things we did, I did - without wanting to do them, honestly, this date has given me such profound emotions. It has been my anniversary and then my break up anniversary with the one man whom I think of as my one true love. For so many years, I have had my core sinking, incapable of tears, I have slapped a smile on my face and lived through this date. Made a clown of myself, laughed the hardest, and stayed lively, when all I could pray for was dying.

When I moved, I didn't move only towards a better life, a "richer" country, a stronger career, I also moved away from years of torment, burned bridges that lead me to black holes of dispare, I moved towards a better version of myself, a peaceful home, and a balanced life with time for work and play.

Here I am, 14 years later. Far far away from Rahul Kakas house, my house, and all those feelings the good, and the bad.

Here I am creating my own traditions and some memories... Today, on an ordinary Tuesday in Canada - I had a very special dinner of Undhiyu Jalebi and a Big Rock Beer called Fuzzy Cowboy. That's it. That's my celebration for Uttarayan and it's just so me. Still as resilient as I need to be, but with so much more compassion for myself, and others in my life.

[xicoindia]

This festival encapsulates the essence of India's diversity as it is celebrated along the entire expanse of India, from north to south and east to west in multiple states with different names and different traditional customs but the same spirit of happiness.

[sailabrasive]

🌾 Join us in celebrating Makar Sankranti 2025! Sail Abrasives sends warm wishes for a year filled with joy, prosperity, and growth. Let’s make this harvest season memorable! 🎉

[agricarecorp]

Happy Makar Sankranti 2025

[sunlandeducation-blog]

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[connectinfosoftech]

🌞✨ Wishing You a Joyous Makar Sankranti! ✨🌞

As the sun begins its northward journey and the season of harvest brings joy and prosperity, let's celebrate the spirit of Makar Sankranti—a festival of gratitude, positivity, and hope.

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May this auspicious day bring abundance, happiness, and new opportunities to you and your loved ones. 🌞

Let’s soar high like the vibrant kites in the sky, embracing new heights and brighter horizons! 🪁✨

🎉🌾 Happy Makar Sankranti 2025! 🌾🎉

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[skvaishjeet]

🌟 Happy Makar Sankranti from 𝗦𝗸 𝗩𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗷𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝘃𝘁 𝗟𝘁𝗱 ! 🌟 , Wishing all our clients, partners, and friends a joyful and prosperous Makar Sankranti! 🪁✨ As we celebrate this special occasion, let’s also embrace the winds of change and innovation in the digital world. Just as kites soar high, let’s take your business to new heights with cutting-edge digital marketing solutions from SkVaishjeet. , May the warmth of this festival bring success, happiness, and new opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Let’s make this year a memorable one, full of digital achievements and festive joy. , Happy Makar Sankranti from the entire 𝗦𝗸 𝗩𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗷𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝘃𝘁 𝗟𝘁𝗱 team! 🎉🌞 ,

[prahimofficial]

मकर संक्रांति की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!

प्राहीम इन्वेस्टमेंट्स की ओर से मकर संक्रांति की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! इस मकर संक्रांति, निवेश की ऊंचाइयों को छूएं और वित्तीय स��लता के नए पंछियों को उड��ने दें। आपके जीवन में खुशियों और समृद्धि की नई शुरुआत हो!

[digitaldadi]

Celebrating India's Vibrant Harvest Festivals with Joy and Prosperity!

As India celebrates its vibrant harvest festivals - Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Ponga, Uttarayan and Bihu - we extend our warmest wishes for a season of abundance and prosperity.

[raghumahostel]

Raghuma Hostels wishes you on the auspicious occasion of #MakarSankranti. May the festival bring good health, joy and prosperity to all. Happy Makar Sankranti!!!

[lekhjunction]

सिर्फ एक त्योहार नहीं हमारी तहज़ीब भी है पतंगबाज़ी

14 जनवरी को देशभर में मकर संक्रांति का आयोजन किया जाएगा। इस दिन राजस्थान की राजधानी जयपुर में होने वाला पतंग उत्सव इस दिन को खास बनाता है। जयपुर की परंपरा रही है कि 14 जनवरी को जयपुरवासी दिनभर अपनी छतों पर रहते हैं और पतंग उड़ाकर इस मकर संक्रांति का आनंद लेते हैं। इस दिन राजस्थान पर्यटन विभाग की ओर से भी विभिन्न तरह के कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन किया जाता है। वॉल्ड सिटी में इस दिन आप लोगों की पतंगबाज़ी के प्रति दीवानगी देख सकते हैं। लेकिन वॉल्ड सिटी के इतर जो शहर विस्तार ले रहा है वहां पतंगबाज़ी की रौनक वैसी नज़र नहीं आती। लेकिन आप ज़रा थमिए और सोचिए कि पतंगबाज़ी सिर्फ पतंग उड़ाना नहीं है बल्कि एक तहज़ीब को जीना और उसे सींचना भी है।

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