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Bihu and Makar Shankranti
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- What Is Makar Shankranti?
- Makar Shankranti is one of the few Indian festivals that falls on the same day every year according to the Gregorian calender.On Makar Sankranti, the sun enters the sun-sign of Capricorn or Makara (the Indian rashi). Therefore the 'Makar' in the name. The word 'Sankranti' signifies the movement of the sun from one zodiac sign to another. Thus, the name of the festival literally means the movement of the sun into Capricorn.
- Why Is Makar Shankranti Celebrated?
- Makar Sankranti is one of the oldest solstice festivals and falls on the equinox, day and night on this day are believed to be equally long. Post the festival, it is officially the beginning of spring or the onset of Indian summer and the days become longer, and nights shorter
- Facts About Makar Shankranti
- Makar Sankranti generally marks the beginning of the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh while in South India, in Kerala, one of the most austere and difficult pilgrimages of Shabrimala ends on this auspicious day. Other parts of the country too, celebrate by taking a dip in the holy rivers flowing through states to cleanse themselves of sins. It is also believed that if you die during Makar Sankranti, you are not reborn but go directly to heaven.
Bengali Sweets
- Kheer Puli Pitha
- Kheer Puli Pitha is very delicious and easy to make. It was originated in Bengal and generally made in Bengali traditional occasion named Poush Parban.
- Gokul Pithe
- Gokul Pithe originated in Bengal and generally made in Bengali traditional occasion.
- Chitoi Pitha
- Chitoi pitha is actually like crumpet.
- Patishapta Pitha
- This is a traditional Bengali pancake recipe where the pancake are stuffed with Kheer or khowa.
- Til Laddoo
- Til Laddoo is mostly associated with Makar Sankranti which is also named as Til Sankranti by some communities.
- Sunga Pitha
- Sunga Pitha is a traditional delicacy specially prepared fMakar Shankranti festival. In Bengali language "Sunga" means Bamboo tube and "Pitha" means Cake.
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Assamese Sweets
- Xandoh Guri
- s a delicacy prepared with raw grated coconut and rice is quite popular during the festive season in India.
- Ghila Pitha
- Ghila Pitha is a very popular Assamese dish prepared in the festive occassion of Bihu.
- Koat Pitha
- Koat Pitha is a very popular Assamese dish during Bihu.
- Til Pitha
- Til pitha is almost synonymous to Bihu as you cannot think of Bhogali Bihu without loads of til pitha.
- Coconut Laddoo
- Coconut laddoo is a delicacy prepared with raw grated coconut and is quite popular during the festive season in India.
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