Celebrating the Winter Solstice in India

The winter solstice, which falls on December 22 every year is known as Makar Sankranti in India. The festival is one of the most popular in the subcontinent and honors the movement of the Sun in the zodiac. Makar Sankranti marks the point of transition between what is known as Uttarayana and Dakshinayana in India. Uttarayana represents the period of the year till June 21, when the Sun moves northwards in the earth’s sky with each passing day. Dakshinayana represents the period till December 22 when the sun moves southwards.

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