Description

The term Uttarāyaṇa (also known asUttarayan) is derived from two different Sanskrit words "uttara" (North) and "ayana" (movement) indicating the northward movement of the Earth on the celestial sphere. Uttarayan is also known as Makar Sankrant and in India it is celebrated with various names. India being a land of agriculture, this harvest time is a major reason of celebration for our farmers. It is basically the movement of the Sun from South to North. considered as a symbol of positivity. During this period, the Sun travels from Capricorn to Cancer that is from South to North. In Hindi it is: [उत्तरायण