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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
- Ashtami → 19:45
- Nakshatra
- Chitra → 19:12
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:14 / 17:45
- Rahu Kaal
- 16:27 – 17:45
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
Surya Mantra
Om Ghrini Suryaya Namaha
Today is Makara Sankranti. Surya Mantra is traditionally chanted.
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Today's Parihara
Offer water to Surya at sunrise
10 min
Ravivara is ruled by Surya. Today's parihara honours the day.
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