Different Names But The Harmony Of Sankranti Being

Table of Content

Introduction

Maharashtra

Gujarat

Andhra Pradesh

Punjab

Karnataka

Kerala

Bihar and Jharkhand

Introduction

If anything, that one will see throughout India is the spirit of Unity in Diversity. The festival of Makar Sankranti is a wholesome example of this. Though celebrated with different names in the different states of India, Makar Sankranti is the festival that brings together all the Hindus. Marking the end of the season of winter and cold, Makar Sankranti marks the entry of the Sun to start its travel to the northern phase. This event is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm throughout the nation mainly because the harvest season comes near, which is important to a nation that is mostly dependent on agriculture. 14^th January 2022, marks the first Hindu festival of the year in the form of Makar Sankranti. Let’s take a quick glance at how this festival is celebrated in the different states of India. If you are traveling in any of the following states, don’t forget to book a taxi with Chiku Cab and experience the different spirit of celebrating Makar Sankranti.

Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, everyone comes together on the day of Makar Sankranti and gives each other ‘til-gul’ (a sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery). While offering these sweets, one can hear a delightful sentence of ‘tilgul ghya; god bola’ which means, let’s talk and be on sweet terms with each other and forget the clashes or bad feelings which we ever had before amongst us. Women, dressed up in black traditional clothes, also celebrate Makar Sankranti by holding a small ‘Haldi-Kumkum’ ceremony at their places. Do travel the interiors of Maharashtra with comfortable taxi rides with Chiku Cabs and enjoy the sweet festivities held here.

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 Gujarat

In Gujarat, this day is known as ‘Uttarayan’. As a matter of fact, Sankranti is celebrated for two days in Gujarat, the first-day being ‘Uttarayan’ and the second day being called ‘Vasi-Uttarayan’. You can see the whole of Gujarat skies being filled with kites, flying from youngsters to old-age people. The atmosphere in Gujarat is vibrant throughout these two days. A special savory called Undhiyo (a Gujarati delicacy made from winter vegetables) and Sesame Chikkis (a sweet dish made from jaggery and sesame seeds) are made during this period. Enjoy the scenic skies of Gujarat with a car on hire with Chiku Cab.

Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated for four days as follows:

• Day One – This day is called Bhogi Panduga, in which people lit all their unnecessary and old belongings in a bonfire.
• Day Two – This day is called Pedda Panduga and is celebrated by wearing new clothes, praying to the Almighty, and inviting friends and families for relishing food. On this day, women are seen decorating the lobby of their houses with beautiful, colorful patterns, surrounded by flowers and gobbemma.
• Day Three – This day is called Kanuma and is dedicated to the farmers of Andhra Pradesh. As the cattle are considered to be the most important factor of farmers living, the cattle are worshipped on this day.
• Day Four – This day is called Mukkanuma, in which the farmers offer their prayers to rain and soil and ask for strength for the harvest season. On this day, meat varieties are prepared in households as a matter of sacrifice.

Enjoy all four days of Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh by commuting in a cab on rental in Andhra Pradesh.

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Punjab

In Punjab, all the Punjabis wear bright-colored clothes and dance around a bonfire to celebrate Lohri. Women perform a traditional dance called Giddha and men perform Bhangra, which is another traditional dance of Punjab. Punjab’s major economic structure is through agriculture, thus the next day of Lohri is considered to be the first day of the financial year for the farmers. All the people share delicacies like peanuts and gur-rewrites to mark Lohri. Chiku Cab car rental service is the best option to travel through Punjab during this season.

Karnataka

In Karnataka, Sankranti is called ‘Ellu Birodhu’. During this festival, all household women exchange ‘Ellu Bella’ (a sweet local delicacy) with a minimum of ten other families while saying ‘Ella Bella Hindu Olle maathadi’ which means accept my sweets and let’s forget the bitterness amongst us. During ‘Ellu Birodhu’ farmer’s ornament, their bulls and themselves dress up in bright clothes to mark the beginning of the harvest season. A ritual called ‘Kichchu Haayisuvudu’ is performed where farmers along with their bulls jump over a fire pit. It is quite a sight to watch! To visit Karnataka during this festival, book a cab now with Chiku Cab.

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Kerala

In Kerala, during Makar Sankranti, scores of people gather to witness the ‘Makara Vilakku’ (the flame on Ponnambaladeu hill) which is situated close to the Sabrimala temple, and witnesses the celestial star in the skies. It is a belief of the devotees that Lord Ayyappa comes in the form of the celestial star to bless all his devotees during this time. Plan your trip to Kerala this year on Makar Sankranti and visit the temple by booking a taxi with Chiku Cab.

Bihar and Jharkhand

In Bihar and Jharkhand, the festival is celebrated for two days. On the first day, it is observed that one should take a holy dip in the rivers followed by the distribution of tilgud (a local sweet dish) amongst each other for a better harvest. Like Gujarat, even Bihar and Jharkhand are filled with Kite-flying events on this day. The second day is called Market, where a popular local dish of khichdi with chokha is served as an offering. Enjoy a two-day holiday in Bihar and Jharkhand during this festival with Chiku Cab taxi as a mode to commute.

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