Makar Sankranti 2026: Married women must do this on Makar Sankranti, it will add sweetness to their married life.

News Topical, Digital Desk : (Makar Sankranti Rituals) The festival of Makar Sankranti brings the blessing of eternal good fortune and family prosperity for married women. Certain special rituals performed on this day bring sweetness to married life and open the doors to happiness and prosperity in the home. Let's learn about some special rules and traditions for married women on Makar Sankranti.

The Sun God's Uttarayan (Northward Movement ) on Makar Sankranti (Makar Sankranti 2026) is considered a symbol of energy and positivity. For women, this day is a time to pray for the well-being of their families through their traditions. The rituals performed on this day are believed to be directly linked to the husband's long life and the well-being of their children.

What should married women do on this day?

Scrub and Bath: Sesame paste should be used on this day. Bathing with black sesame seeds and Ganga water mixed in the bathwater is considered auspicious.

Turmeric and Kumkum Ritual: In many regions, the Turmeric and Kumkum Festival is celebrated on this day. Married women apply turmeric and vermilion to each other, wishing them good fortune.

Special makeup: Women should wear full makeup on Sankranti. If possible, wear new clothes or yellow/red clothing, which symbolizes auspiciousness.

Tradition of donation: Married women should donate their Suhaag items (like bangles, bindi, vermillion, mehndi) to another married woman or a Brahmin.

Special measures for family happiness

Donate 14 items: The number 14 holds special significance on Makar Sankranti . Women can receive the blessings of eternal good fortune by donating 14 items of marital bliss.

Offering of Khichdi: For peace and happiness in the house, prepare Khichdi of black urad dal and rice and offer it to God and then consume it with the family.

Donation of black sesame seeds: For peace from Shani Dosh and health of the family, donate black sesame seeds and jaggery laddus.

Pay special attention to these things

1. Avoid quarrels or arguments at home on this day. Also, perform your prayers with a calm and happy mind.

2. Do not send any guest away empty-handed.

3. Chant 'Om Suryay Namah' while offering water to the Sun God at the time of sunrise.

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