Jan 15 marks Sankranti fest

Makar Sankranti, also known as Makara Sankrant, is a very auspicious day, which is devoted to the worship of Lord Surya (Sun God). Sankranti is the day when the sun from one zodiac enters another. Makar Sankranti is the day when the sun enters Capricorn. It is also known as Uttaraayan Punyakalam. The time of [...]

11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily