Makar Sankranti: Significance & Rituals . #makarsankranti #drishtishorts #shorts #DrishtiIAS | Drishti IAS

Why Is Makar Sankranti Celebrated? Makar Sankranti is one of the few Indian festivals that follows the Sun’s movement, not the lunar cycle. On this day, the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn), marking the beginning of Uttarayan, when days grow longer and warmth slowly returns. For farming communities, it signals the end of harsh winter months and the arrival of the harvest season. Prayers are offered to the Sun, the Earth, cattle, and crops, acknowledging all that sustains life. At its heart, Makar S