🪔 About Makar Sankranti/Pongal

On this auspicious day, devotees celebrate Suryadev and rich harvests. They take ritual baths in holy rivers and offer Naivedyam (food offerings to a deity). It is also a perfect time for Daan Dakshina (Charity) and Shraadh (rituals to honour one's ancestors). Also known as Uttarayana, Bhishma Pitamah, lying on a bed of arrows on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, declared his intention to drop his mortal body on this day. He waited for 58 days and devotedly performed a Stuti (divine prayer) of Sri Krishna, who appeared to bless him.

The Earth's position relative to the Sun makes Makar Sankranti an ideal time to deepen spiritual practices and become open to universal energies. Begin a Sadhana today; let the light of realisation dawn upon you.

Other Celebrations

Shattila Ekadashi

'Shat' means six, and 'til' means sesame. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu with sesame seeds in six ways. Shattila Ekadashi is known to bestow material abundance and happiness upon the seeker.

Call upon Sri Hari, Sustainer of the Universe, today. He always responds to the call of a sincere devotee.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: 21-day Sadhana of Surya Mantra

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
  • Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
  • Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
  • Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
  • Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
  • Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
  • Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.