On Makar Sankranti, Suryadev meets his son Shani, auspicious works start, donations go up by bathing, and virtues multiply

Today is Makar Sankranti. When the Sun enters Capricorn, that day known as Makar Sankranti. According to spiritual beliefs, by bathing, donating, worshiping within the holy river on today, the virtuous impact of an individual will increase thousand instances. From today the auspicious month begins with the top of the Malamas. This special occasion is taken into account a day of happiness and prosperity. It is believed that on today, the union of the Sun God and his son Shani Devta additionally takes place. On today, the Sun should supply water. The follow of flying kites was additionally made in order that on the pretext of sports activities, the rays of the solar may be extra absorbed within the physique. Donation of sesame has particular significance in Makar Sankranti. Donating issues product of sesame to Brahmins on today is taken into account auspicious.