Makar Sankranti: You know about this fascinating history behind kite flying on the day of Uttarayan!
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Makar Sankranti is the main festival of Hindus. According to the traditions, on this day the Sun enters Capricorn and all auspicious deeds begin with it. From marriage to worship, all Mars work is started from Makar Sankranti. Actions like bathing and charity are considered to be of special importance on this day. The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14th January.
There is a tradition of kite flying in many cities of the country on Makar Sankranti where this Mars work is started. Due to this tradition, Makar Sankranti is also called the Kite Festival. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the market is full of colorful kites. Everyone goes to the steps and chews the colorful kite.
Religious significance of kite flying on Makar Sankranti
It is believed that the tradition of kite flying on Makar Sankranti started in the time of Lord Rama. According to Tamil's Tandananaramayan, on the day of Makar Sankranti, Shri Rama chewed the kite and the kite reached Indralok. This tradition started by Lord Rama is still maintained today.
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