Rituals for Ram Lalla’s consecration starts tomorrow
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Makar Sankranti announced that rituals for Ram Lalla's consecration at the newly constructed Ram Temple will commence from tomorrow.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Makar Sankranti announced that rituals for Ram Lalla's consecration at the newly constructed Ram Temple will commence from tomorrow.
After rituals were performed by the Chief Minister at 4 AM, 'khichdi' (rice and lentil medley dish) was also offered on behalf of the dynasty King of Nepal.
Modi also fed cows at his residence on the occassion of Makar Sakranti
On January 22, we will arrange a live telecast of the 'Pran Prantistha' ceremony in the Mauritian capital.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers ‘khichdi’ at Gorakhnath Temple
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti visited the famous Jakhu temple of Shimla and performed puja.
Makar Sankranti is mainly celebrated as the harvest festival, marking the arrival of the spring season. The day is synonymous with kite flying as well. Makar Sankranti activities and rituals include taking a holy dip in the Ganges, offering Naivedya or special food items to the Surya or Sun god, and distributing food and clothes to the poor.
The Vice President said “May Makar Sankranti bring prosperity, peace and harmony in everyone’s life."
"A majority of the festivals celebrated in our country depict our integral relationship with nature and agriculture."
To celebrate the joy, various dishes are prepared. Consuming til(sesame) and gud(jaggery) are said to be auspicious on Makar Sankranti. Sweets are prepared in every household with these two ingredients that the family savors and also distribute to friends & relatives.
