Makar Sankranti 2011 date, The festival of Kites
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Makar Sankranti 2011 date, The festival of Kites.Sankranti or Makar Sankranthi, marks the Suns transit into Makara Rashi.
Sankranti 2011 date is January 15, Saturday. Sankranti day marks the beginning of Uttarayana Punyakalam. MakarSankranti is celebrated throughout India with various names. In Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Sankranthi is celebrated for four days. Bhogi, Sankranti, Kanuma and Mukkanuma are the four festivals during Makar Sankranthi. Traditionally, this has been one of many harvest days in India. Owing to the vast geography and diversity of culture in India, this festival is celebrated for innumerable reasons and in innumerable ways depending on the climate, agricultural environment, cultural background and location.
Sankranti 2011 dates fromn the Sankranthi Calendar 2011
Bhogi 2011:- January 14, Friday
Sankranti 2011:- January 15, Saturday
Kanuma 2011:- January 16, Sunday
Mukkanuma 2011:- January 17, Monday
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This is the day when we make kichadi at home and eat it with a bit of raita, desi ghee and loads of pappad. This is one of the festivals that I like very much because one does not really have to think too much about the menu! it is decided for eternity.
Wishing all a Happy Makar Sankranti 2011