Sunday 16 January

Observances

• Makara Sankranti

  The Sun enters Capricorn and turns north: a harvest festival of gratitude, sesame and sharing.

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• Shattila Ekadashi

  07:35 – 05:13 Mon

  The eleventh lunar day, dedicated to Vishnu: eat lightly and turn toward his names.

  Some traditions keep it on Mon, 17 Jan 2129 (Vaishnava / Gauna).

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What can I do today?

1. 1

   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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2. 2

   Today's Mantra

   Gayatri Mantra

   Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah

   Today is Makara Sankranti. Gayatri Mantra is traditionally chanted.

   ChantPreview — awaiting expert review
3. 3

   Today's Parihara

   Ekadashi: light meal and Vishnu nama

   10 min

   Today is Makara Sankranti. Ekadashi: light meal and Vishnu nama is a simple way to keep it.

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