Vishnu pathni namasthubhyam pada sparsam kshamasva mae.
Meaning: Salutations to you consort of Lord Vishnu,
Who is clothed by oceans,
And is adorned prettily by the mountains,
Pardon me mother, for setting my foot on you.
Sankranthi is a festival of harvest . Makar Sankranti’ is one of the important festivals celebrated all over India. It is an auspicious occasion which is celebrated with great devotion, enthusiasm and joy.
Acknowledge the sacredness of Earth and all life.
Nature is a creative force worthy of respect, even veneration. Each year
at harvest time, agrarian communities all over India celebrate this festival with enthusiastic abandon. They dance, fly kites, sing and exchange gifts in a grand thanksgiving celebration. It is also a time to thank mother earth and the only way to thank her is to do our part to preserve it for our future.
Sankranti or Sat Kranti which means 'good movement' is the migration of sun from one zodiac to another. Makar Sankranti is the day when the Sun begins its northward journey (Uttarayana) and enters the sign of Makar (the Capricorn) from the Tropic of Cancer. It marks the transition of the Sun from Dhanu rashi (Sagittarius) to Makar rashi (Capricorn).
The day is also of special significance, because on this day, the day and night are of equal hours.
The increased use of glass coated Manja (string) for kite flying injures & kills several birds every year.
It is harmful for people also.
Race with Ox are common and the question is really need thee kind of cruel sports?
Eco friendly tips for first day celebration
Clean your homes, collect all the unwanted and worn out, broken items. Get crafty and turn the thrash into a funky stuff. Else and drop them at your nearest recycling center.
Clearing house of unwanted stuff clears away stale, negative energy and brings an influx of dynamic blessings into the home. Time for clearing the mind and focus on Refuse Reduce Reuse Recycle Recraft
Have fun on second day too?
Use rice flour to make kolam or rangoli on the floor.Rangoli is meant to feed ants.
Try some designs depicting Moon and the Sun in a chariot. Prayers are offered to the Sun,
who lights our lives and our houses
tooo with offerings of freshly
harvested sugarcane and vegetables.
What happens on the third day?
Hindus offer thanks to cattle, the farmer’s
gracious helpers. Bulls and cows are lovingly
adorned with cowrie shells, embroidered
shawls, colorful ropes and bells.
They are fed sweet rice and sugar cane.
How is the final day celebrated?
"Ancestors and wildlife are venerated.
You can help animals by simply giving a call to the wildlife NGOs working in your city to treat or to relocate them if they are injured.
It is a day for picnic outings and family visits.
Remember never use Plastic or disposable containers, instead use tiffin carriers to pack your lunch
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