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Makar Sankranti
Offer water to Surya at sunrise
The Sun enters Capricorn and turns north: a harvest festival of gratitude, sesame and sharing.
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- Tithi
- Tritiya → 09:59
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishtha → 09:58
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:15 / 17:45
- Rahu Kaal
- 08:34 – 09:52
Observances
Makara Sankranti
The Sun enters Capricorn and turns north: a harvest festival of gratitude, sesame and sharing.
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What can I do today?
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Today's Mantra
Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Today is Makara Sankranti. Gayatri Mantra is traditionally chanted.
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Today's Parihara
Simple Shiva abhisheka with water
10 min
Somavara is ruled by Chandra. Today's parihara honours the day.
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