Jagran correspondent, Meerut. On January 14, Sun God will move out of Sagittarius and transit into Capricorn. Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on the date of Sun God's zodiac change. This is the festival of Uttarayan of Sun God. Pandit Sarangdhar Tripathi, priest of Aughadnath temple, says that Sankranti date has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. On this day, a large number of people take a dip of faith in holy rivers including Ganga. After this the Sun God is worshipped.
Worship of Sun God gives the blessing of health. This day is considered special for fasting, worship, charity and chanting. Donation of sesame and jaggery has special significance.
Donate after noon, chant Surya Mantra. Bharat Gyan Bhushan, President of Bharat Astrology Research Institute, says that Surya Uttarayan will occur after 3:07 pm. Only after this the auspicious day and auspicious date will begin. Before this there will only be stool mass. The festival of Makar Sankranti will come after the sun turns Uttarayan. Due to Shattila Ekadashi being on 14th January itself, along with Surya Narayana, you will get the blessings of Lord Vishnu. On this day, light a lamp of pure ghee and offer incense and flowers to the Sun. Facing the Sun, the mantra Om Ghrini Suryay Namah should be chanted 108 times. Donate as per your capacity.