Thousands of devotees come to these temples on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, when they offer khichdi to Gorakshanath Baba.
Sankranti | William Fowler (makar) | Makar Sankranti | Scott Makar | Jimmy Makar |
Andhra people believe Haridasu's melodious rendition of Sundarakanda or Bhagavatam on Sankranti brings new auspicious beginning in their lives.
Makar Sankranti is a festival that marks the start of northern declination (called Uttarayana in Sanskrit) of the Sun from the Zodiaca sign of Sagittarius (Sanskrit name: Dhanurmas) to Capricorn (Sanskrit: Makara), which according to Hindu calendar usually falls on 14 January.