Monday 16 January

Observances

• Makara Sankranti

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

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• Pausha Purnima

  01:02 – 03:30 Tue

  The full Moon: a night of fullness, gratitude and gentle devotion in the moonlight.

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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

   Surya Mantra

   Om Ghrini Suryaya Namaha

   Today is Makara Sankranti. Surya Mantra is traditionally chanted.

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3. 3

   Today's Parihara

   Purnima gratitude in moonlight

   10 min

   Today is Makara Sankranti. Purnima gratitude in moonlight is a simple way to keep it.

   OpenPreview — awaiting expert review