Happy Makar Sankranti Wishes, Pedda Pandaga, Quotes, SMS, Ecards & Greetings
Makara Sankranti or Maghi or simply Sankranthi, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the deity Surya (sun). It is observed each year in the lunar month of Magha which corresponds with the month of January as per the Gregorian calendar and is a day the people of India and Nepal celebrate their harvest. It marks the first day of the sun’s transit into Makara rashi (Capricorn), marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days.
This is also considered an auspicious day by people as they believe that whatever task they begin or perform on this day will be fruitful. While the festival is called Makar Sankranti in West India including the states Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, it also known and celebrated by other popular names throughout the country. For instance, is called Maghi in North India (which follows right after Lohri); in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana it is celebrated as Pedda Pandaga; while in Assam it is celebrated as Magh; and in Tamil Nadu it is called Pongal.
We at Bijja.com have compiled the best Makar Sankranti Wishes, Wishes, Quotes, SMS & Greetings which you can share to your friends, family, colleagues and loved ones on this auspicious day. Finally, you can spread the love by sharing these Sankranti messages at free of cost to your loved ones directly on their WhatsApp.