Makarasankaranthi - Uttarayanapunyakala

Makara Sankaranthi Greetings -"Tamaso maa jyothir gamaya "

' Samyak kranti iti Sankaranthi ' - kranti means change and sankranti means a secured change. Sankranthi confers peace and heralds a welcome change. The Sun is the presiding deity among the planets of solar system.The life process exists only because of the Sun. Lead me from darkness to light is the message vibrant in Sankranthi.

The Sun starts His north ward journey in His stately chariot driven by seven mighty horses and enters the ' Makara', sign of the Zodiac. The north is considered as Himachala. Himachala symbolises a heart that is pure and cool as ice (hima) and steady as a mountain (achala). The message directs to enquire into the truth. Sankranthi signifies internal vision.

Sankranthi is a holy day and Adi Sankara took sanyasa on this day. It is customary to offer a mixture of jaggery and sesame (til) on this day. Jaggery is sweet and symbolises love. Til is also known as sneha which means friendship. Develop harmony towards everyone is Adi Sankara's message. "Sweet Pongal", rice cooked with milk, jaggery and ghee, is offered to Sun God on this festive day .We rejoice in resonating " Pongalo, Pongal " and greet everyone with respect and love.

Makara Sankaranthi Greetings to all !!