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Why is Makar Sankranti always on Jan 14th / 15th

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Why Is Makar Sankranti Always On Jan 14th / 15th
Sankranti means transmigration of the Sun from one Rashi (Constellation of the Zodiac) to the next. Hence, there are 12 Sankrantis in a year. Of these the Makar Sankranti is considered the most auspicious. This is one of the few Hindu festivals that is aligned with the solar cycle. Here are some interesting information on Makar…
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