What are the things to donate on Makar Sankranti?

S Venkateshwari
What are the things to donate on Makar Sankranti?


Today (January 14) the festival of makar sankranti 2022 is being celebrated with great splendor in India. On this day, there is a special significance of bathing in the ganga and donating things, according to the thoughts, on makar sankranti, the sun leaves Sagittarius (astrological sign) and enters Capricorn(astrological sign), which is called as Makar Sankranti(Pongal).


Today's offering is for the sun, the king of the planets, on this occasion, many things are donated. Let us know which things are considered auspicious to donate on Makar Sankranti.

Offering sesame seeds on makar sankranti is considered very auspicious. Shani Dev is pleased by donating sesame seeds. On this day, donating black sesame and things made of sesame gives virtuous benefits. Apart from this, Suryadev and Lord vishnu are also pleased by donating sesame seeds.

Donating ghee on this day of makar sankranti brings success in career. For this, you can donate desi ghee and sweets made from it.

Donating woolen clothes on this day is also considered auspicious. This pacifies Rahu and Shani.

On the day of makar sankranti, giving grains to the birds and feeding green grass to the cow gives virtue.

Makar sankranti is also known as Khichdi. Donating khichdi and making khichdi on this day gives special merit. On this day, rice and black urad dal are donated in the form of khichdi. Along with this, donating jaggery today and eating things made of jaggery gives special benefits. 

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