'Makar Sankranti', ‘Bhogi’‘Pongal’‘Bhogali Bihu’‘Lohri’
Makar
Sankranti is a Hindu festival which is celebrated all over India. Many
festivals and rituals revolve around the agricultural seasons across the
country. A most significant and celebrated festival is Sankranti. Sankranti or ‘Makar
Sankranti’ in states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and
Bengal; ‘Bhogi’ in Andhra Pradesh; is also known as ‘Pongal’ in
Tamil Nadu, ‘Bhogali Bihu’ in the North Eastern State of Assam and ‘Lohri’ in
Punjab. The festival is a ritual thanksgiving to God, the sun,
the earth and the cattle for a successful harvest.
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The
bonfire is an integral part of this festivity in many states. In Assam, Bihu
celebrations include the early morning worship of Agni, the god of fire. In
Andhra, Bhogi is synonymous with the early morning Bhogi bonfire. In Tamil
Nadu, a bonfire wherein old stuff and rubbish is burnt is an important aspect
of the festivities. While In Punjab, the most enjoyable ritual of Lohri is the
gathering around the sacred bonfire in the evening. In Maharashtra and
Gujarat, sesame (til) sweets is exchanged with the words: “til gul guhya, god
god bola” (take these til sweets and speak good words). There are also the famed kite
flying festivities, especially in Gujarat.
Makar
Sankranti is a celebration with social festivities such as colorful
decorations, rural children going house to house, singing and asking for treats
(or pocket money), melas (fairs), dances, kite flying, bonfires and
feasts. The Magha Mela
mentioned in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, thus placing this festival to be around
2,000 years old. Many go to sacred
rivers or lakes and bathe with thanksgiving to the sun.
The Folklore
According to folklore, any boy or girl who
takes a bath at any of the holy places will be blessed with a charming and
beautiful partner. Another
belief associated with the holy dip is that Lord Vishnu himself comes down to
take a dip in the Triveni Sangam and therefore anyone who bathes there
is blessed with his grace. Thus,
though the exact origins may be unknown but people in different parts of the
country celebrate this wonderful festival with a lot of gusto believing in a
legend that has the highest meaning and significance to them.
Wishing One and All a very Happy Makar Sankranti~Bhogi~Pongal~Bhogali Bihu~Lohri
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