Makar Sankranti Explained Simply: What Actually Changes When the Sun Turns Northward
• Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's northward journey, ending the winter solstice and increasing daylight.
• This festival celebrates the harvest and is considered auspicious for new beginnings across India and Nepal.
• The increase in daylight impacts farming, plant growth, animal behavior, and human health.
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's northward journey
Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated across India and Nepal. It marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara), signifying the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. But what exactly changes when the Sun turns northward?
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