Friday 16 January

Observances

• Makara Sankranti

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

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• Shukra Pradosh Vrat

  17:46 – 20:28

  The thirteenth lunar day at dusk, sacred to Shiva: light a lamp and chant in the twilight window.

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• Masik Shivaratri

  00:03 Sat – 00:57 Sat

  Shiva's night each month, on the fourteenth of the waning Moon: a still night for japa and meditation.

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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

   Masik Shivaratri night chant

   15 min

   Today is Makara Sankranti. Masik Shivaratri night chant is a simple way to keep it.

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