Makar Sankranti

Sunday, January 14

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Makar Sankranti (muh-KUR sun-KRAN-thee) is a Hindu solar holiday that marks the transition of the sun into Capricorn (Makar) on its celestial path and honors Surya (the sun god) and Goddess Saraswati. This holiday is noted as the Hindu New Year for many, and is considered to be an auspicious time to pursue new goals and new endeavors. Charity on this day is also a common practice. Celebrations often involve flying kites — the spiritual metaphor explains that as one soars through life, they remain grounded by their connection to a higher power.

More information: https://www.hinduamerican.org/hindu-holidays-guide

Add to Calendar 2024/01/14 09:00:00 2024/01/14 10:00:00 America/New_York Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti (muh-KUR sun-KRAN-thee) is a Hindu solar holiday that marks the transition of the sun into Capricorn (Makar) on its celestial path and honors Surya (the sun god) and Goddess Saraswati. This holiday is noted as the Hindu New Year for many, and is considered to be an auspicious time to pursue new goals and new endeavors. Charity on this day is also a common practice. Celebrations often involve flying kites — the spiritual metaphor explains that as one soars through life, they remain grounded by their connection to a higher power.

More information: https://www.hinduamerican.org/hindu-holidays-guide true MM/DD/YYYY 1440 OPAQUE asutKmUHWzSOFmfURmey237309

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