The tradition of consuming and donating khichdi on Makar Sankranti is particularly prevalent in North India. Khichdi is beneficial for health.
Importance Of Khichdi
Symbol of Nutrition: Khichdi is not only delicious, but it also provides nutrition and energy to the body due to the presence of rice and pulses in it. In winters khichdi is considered helpful in giving warmth to the body.
Importance of donation: Donation of khichdi on this day is considered to be a factor of special virtue. It is considered auspicious to donate khichdi, rice, dal, and blankets to the poor and needy people.
Message of Unity: Cooking and eating khichdi collectively on the occasion of Makar Sankranti is a message of unity and solidarity. Khichdi is specially prepared on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Importance Of Jaggery
Consuming and donating sesame seeds and jaggery on Makar Sankranti is a major tradition. This tradition is prevalent throughout India, although it is celebrated under different names and in different ways.
Suitable for winter: Both sesame seeds and jaggery help in keeping the body warm in winter. Sesame contains calcium, iron and fiber, while jaggery helps in increasing digestion and giving energy.
Religious significance: The mole is considered sacred and a symbol of purity. By donating sesame seeds, one gets rid of sins and attains virtue.
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Khichdi and Til-Gur traditions in other states
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar: Khichdi is celebrated as a festival. People donate khichdi and eat it with their family.
Maharashtra: Women distribute til-gur and haldi-kumkum.
West Bengal: Sweets made of sesame seeds such as tilkut and patti are eaten.
Punjab: It is celebrated as’ Lohri ‘and sesame-jaggery ladoos are made.
The festival of Makar Sankranti not only holds religious and astrological significance but is also extremely important from a social and cultural point of view. The tradition of khichdi and til-gur is not only beneficial for our health, but also teaches us the importance of mutual love, unity, and charity.
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