February 2019 - Monthly Horoscope

A major change in fate is waiting to happen! Read February 2019 Monthly Horoscope and know how this Valentine month is going to treat the couples.

The entire monthly horoscope, which is based on the zodiac sign, helps people to explore more about their future. Talking about daily horoscopes, weekly horoscopes or monthly horoscopes, these are predicted on the basis of constellations or nakshatras, planets, Sun-Moon placed in one’s zodiac sign. Abiding by all the characteristics, we have brought to you the most accurate and best February Monthly Horoscope.

As per Vedic Astrology, the month of February showers love and romance in one’s life. One of the most popular days celebrated among youngsters, i.e. Valentine’s Day, falls in this month itself. Hereby, the significance of this month increases as well. In the middle of this month, Sun will transit in the zodiac sign Capricorn, after which it will enter into Aquarius. As a result, these two signs along with their houses will remain active in your kundli, and gaining outcomes related to it will always be a possibility. This month, Mars will change its placement and enter its own sign on 6th February. Therefore, you’ll feel courageous and energetic.

Talking from the religious point of view, here is a quick list of festivals and days to be observed in this month:

Date & Day	Festival
2 February	Pradosh Vrat (K). Masik Shivratri
4 February	Magh Amavasya
10 February	Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja
13 February	Kumbha Sankranti
16 February	Jaya Ekadashi
17 February	Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
19 February	Magh Purnima Vrat or Fast
22 February	Sankashti Chaturthi

Apart from this, several auspicious muhurats and yogas might form in this month, which will affect every sign differently. Let’s read the monthly horoscope:

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Aries

Sun will be posited in your tenth and eleventh house in the month of February. Tenth house in a kundli represents workplace, career and profession. This is the reason it is also called the Karma Bhava. On the other hand, Eleventh house represents profit and comprehends success and income. As per Kaal Purush Kundali, these houses are ruled by Capricorn and Aquarius respectively, which is why…..Read Now

Taurus 

Ninth and Tenth house of your kundli will remain active in the month of February. As per astrological calculations, Sun will remain posited in these houses throughout this month. Transit of Sun from ninth to tenth house will lead to several changes in your life. Ninth house represents luck, teacher and religious trips. Whereas, tenth house depicts career and life achievements. Hence, this month, you will…. Read Now

Gemini 

Sun will remain in your eighth and ninth house in the month of February. As per Vedic Astrology, different challenges, opportunities, unexpected incidents, age and research can be seen through the eighth house. On the other hand, ninth house represents luck and tells a lot about long-distance travels, guru or teacher, pilgrimage traveling etc. In Kaal Purush Kundali, eighth house is ruled by Scorpio and ninth house by Sagittarius, which is why….Read Now

Cancer 

In this month, Sun will remain placed in your seventh and eighth house. In astrology, seventh house depicts life partner, marital life and partnership in different areas. Eighth house can be explored to know about esoteric science, sudden incidents, hidden secrets, accidents, danger etc. In such a case, remaining alert….Read Now

Leo 

In February 2019, the Sun will be located in your sixth and seventh house. The sixth house in the birth chart tells about diseases, enemy and pain. While the seventh house is related to marriage, life partner, business partner, etc. According to Kaal Purush Kundli, the sixth house is governed by Virgo zodiac sign, whereas the seventh house is ruled by Libra. Looking at these facts, this month you...Read Now

Virgo 

In the month of February, the fifth and sixth house of the Virgo natives will remain active, as Sun will remain posited in these houses. In hindu astrology, the fifth house tells a lot about the child. Apart from this, it represents education, past-life actions and creativity. While the sixth house informs about diseases, enemies, legal disputes and immune system. This month, you must...Read Now

Libra 

This month, Sun will be seen located in the fourth and fifth house. Fourth house tells a lot about prosperity, mother, tangible-intangible property, feelings and popularity. On the other hand, fifth house can be analysed to know about children, education, intellectual capacity and creativity. It is governed by Cancer and Leo in Kaal Purush Kundali, which is why financial...Read Now

Scorpio 

Your lover can express his/her feelings in front of you, due to the placement of Sun in the third and fourth house this month. In a kundli, third house is a significant factor for courage, younger siblings, excitement and ambitions, whereas fourth house is known as the house of prosperity and represents mother, vehicle, property and feelings. Due to this, you have to….Read Now

Sagittarius 

In the month of February, Sun will be placed in your second and third house. As per astrological point of view, second house tells about primary education, money, speech and family, and third house can be explored to know about younger siblings, excitement and courage. Along with it, these houses are ruled by Taurus and Gemini respectively in Kaal Purush Kundali. Hence, you have to control your speech….Read Now

Capricorn 

Sun will be placed in your lagna and second house. In Vedic Astrology, lagna house tells a lot about the native’s nature, personality, physical build, health etc. Whereas second house is known to be the house of wealth, as represents family, voice, speech and primary education….Read Now

Read: Houses in Astrology & their Significance

Aquarius 

This month may bring with itself financial losses, as Sun seems to be placed in your twelfth and lagna house. In a kundli, twelfth house is a factor for loss, expenditure, hidden nature, salvation, foreign travel etc., whereas lagna house reveals everything about a native, his nature and personality….Read Now

Pisces 

The month of February will offer mixed results to the natives of Pisces, as Sun seems to be posited in your eleventh and twelfth house. Where on one hand eleventh house represents profit, twelfth house significantly represents loss on the other. In Kaal Purush Kundali, these houses are ruled by Aquarius and Pisces zodiac sign respectively...Read Now

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Venus Transit in Sagittarius, Find Its Impact

Venus transit in Sagittarius will mark a major impact! Read to know the effects of this transit on all 12 zodiac signs and take necessary remedial actions accordingly.

Planet Venus, significator of Love, Beauty and Wealth, is a feminine planet. It rules over Libra and Taurus zodiac signs. It gets exalted in Pisces (Meena) at 28 degrees whereas gets debilitated in Virgo at 28 degrees. It governs Bharani, Poorva Phalguni and Poorvashada Nakshatra. If Venus is strong in your horoscope, it will provide you with all kinds of pleasures and comforts, whereas, weak or afflicted Venus confers weakness in comforts and failure in relationships. Mercury and Saturn are friendly while Sun and Moon are enemy planets for Venus.

Venus will transit in the sign of Sagittarius on 29th January 2019 at 23:17:15. Venus is transiting from Scorpio sign to Sagittarius sign. It will stay in this sign until 24 February 2019 at 22:33:39 PM. in order to pacify the malefic effects of Venus, wearing gemstone, worshipping the planet and making donations are considered best remedies. Along with it, fasting on Friday, reciting Durga Saptami Path and donating rice and white-coloured clothes is also recommended.

In Astrology, Venus rules over money, wealth, bonding energy, love, values, spouse, marriage, devotion, arts, creativity, beauty, music, fashion, painting etc. Hence all these areas will be somehow influenced or impacted by the transit of Venus in Sagittarius. The transit of Venus looks favourable for the people born under Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Aquarius zodiac sign. For your convenience, the general predictions for all 12 zodiac signs have been explained below:

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Aries

Venus will transit in your ninth house. During this transit, you will earn profit through business and your married life will also be good.......Read More

Taurus

Venus will transit in your eighth house during this transit. Hence it may give you trouble related to your health.....Read More

Gemini

During the transit of Venus in Sagittarius, it will enter in your seventh house. This transit will primarily affect your married life, as you will be able to experience affection and love for your spouse.......Read More

Cancer

During this transit, Venus will transit in your sixth house. The transit of Venus in your sixth house doesn’t look good and will increase your trouble......... Read More

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Leo

During the transit of Venus into Sagittarius sign, it will transit in your fifth house. This transit will prove to be very auspicious for you.........Read More

Virgo

During this period, Venus will transit in your fourth house. This transit will be favourable for you......Read More

Libra

Venus will transit in your third house. This transit of Venus will prove to be very beneficial for you. This time, you will remain......Read More

Scorpio

Venus will transit in your second house. This placement of Venus will be quite favourable for you. From the business perspective, this transit.......Read More

Sagittarius

Since Venus is transiting in your sign, hence it will be placed in your Lagna or first house. The transit of Venus in your Lagna will provide you with moderate results. Thus, you will face ups.......Read More

Read: Venus Remedies Can Change Your Life

Capricorn

Venus will transit in your twelfth house this time. During this period of transit, students who wish to go abroad for higher education may achieve complete success in their objective....Read More

Aquarius

Venus will enter your eleventh house during this transit., and its placement will be beneficial. You will have an economic advantage during this period. You may get immense wealth......Read More

Pisces

Venus will enter in your tenth house during its transit in Sagittarius sign. Mixed results may be obtained during this period. You may face challenges in your workplace, although.....Read More

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Weekly Horoscope - 28 January 2019 to 3rd February 2019

Weekly Horoscope Predictions! With transit of Sun in Capricorn and Venus in Sagittarius, the life of all the 12 zodiac signs will undergo a major change. Read to know.

This week, four zodiac signs namely Virgo, Libra, Aquarius and Pisces will get lucky. People born under these signs will reap the fruits of their hard work during this week. The major transit occurring in this week is for Planet Venus. Planet Venus will enter in Sagittarius sign during the middle of the week. The transit date and time will be 29th January 2019 at 23:17:09 PM. Since all predictions are based on Moon Signs, the movement of Moon is quite important to know. It will be transiting through the 4 signs namely, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn during this week. 

Also read: Yearly predictions for 2019

The week starts with the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha and Swati Nakshatra. At that moment, Moon will be posited in Libra sign. The same week is ending with Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha and Uttarashada Nakshatra. By that time, Moon will be transiting through Capricorn Sign. Many changes will occur during this week. Let’s read in detail about the major impacts of planetary positions on different zodiac signs:

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Aries

As per Vedic Astrology, the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth house of your horoscope will remain in an active position this week.........Read More

Love Life: At the beginning of the week, your love life will be normal, however, at weekend, there is a possibility of arguments with your love partner...Read More

Taurus

This week Moon will be posited in your 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th house. Sixth house represents enemies, diseases and pain....Read More

Love Life: Moon in your 7th house indicates towards a memorable time with your mate. Sweet words of your partner will make your relationship sweet as honey....Read More

Gemini

You will have mixed results during this week as Moon will occupy position in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th house of your horoscope......Read More

Love Life: As per Love Horoscope Gemini, you must consider the feelings of your partner else the cord of love may break...Read More

Cancer

This week will be average for the people born under the Cancer Zodiac sign. Moon will be posited in your 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th house as the week proceeds........ Read More

Love Life: This week is quite auspicious for your love life, and you would be able to convey your thoughts to your love partner. You will communicate your emotions...Read More

Also Read: Venus transit in Sagittarius

Leo

Moon in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th house affects your happiness, children, enemies etc. You will be courageous and enthusiastic this week........Read More

Love Life: This year, you will have fresh experiences which may be positive or negative. Owing to work pressure, you will not give...Read More

Virgo

This week is going to be good for Virgo sign people. Moon is occupying 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th house in your horoscope as the week proceeds.......Read More

Love Life: This week is going to be less than favourable for your love and marital life. You may be very dissatisfied with your love life...Read More

Also read: Palmistry for Marriage & Married Life

Libra

This week is going to be better for people of Libra zodiac sign. While Moon will remain posited in your 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th house, which are respectively responsible for your behaviour, speech and wealth, courage and performance, happiness and mother.......Read More

Love Life: This week is going to be good for your love affairs. You may go out with your love partner at the end of the week. Your love will flourish...Read More

Scorpio

This week will give mixed results for the natives born under Scorpio Zodiac Sign. Moon will transit from 12th house to 1st, then 2nd and then 3rd house in this week.......Read More

Love Life: This week will be good for your love life. The aspect of Jupiter on your fifth house will strengthen your bond. Intimacy between you may intensify...Read More

Sagittarius

Venus will be posited in your own sign this week. Your health will be fine, and you will get an opportunity to meet your friends.......Read More

Love Life: Your love life will be good this week, but, in spite of this, there can be some misunderstanding. You should not doubt on your partner...Read More

Also Read: Yantra: The Occult Key Of Success

Capricorn

This week will be moderate for the people born under Capricorn Zodiac Sign. Your source of income will increase but your expenditures may also likely to grow in the same ratio....Read More

Love Life: If we talk about your love life, the beginning of the week will be good, but there could be misunderstanding or fear at the end of the week after the transition..Read More

Aquarius

This week is going to be good for the native-born under Aquarius Zodiac Sign as Moon will be posited in your 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th house......Read More

Love Life: This week is not very auspicious for your love life. There might be a quarrel between you two. The beginning of the week is good whereas..Read More

Pisces

Moon is placed in your 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th house this week. These houses correspond to Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius signs.....Read More

Love Life: Your love relationships will be good, but some misunderstandings may arise between you and your partner. Weekend may be quite problematic...Read More

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Weekly Horoscope - 21st January to 27th January 2019

Horoscope Predictions for January 21 to January 27, 2019. Know which are the zodiac signs who will be lucky and who need to be a bit more cautious.

Team AstroSage once again brings to you Weekly Horoscope for twelve zodiac signs. Find out how your career, health, finances, education, love life and family life will be this week. This week, Virgo and Scorpio sign natives will receive special rewards. They will not only receive benefit at workfront, but also in their love life, and something is going to happen that will spread happiness around you.

Also Read: Moon Phases Calendar 2019

The week begins on the day of Purnima or full moon day. This will be the first Purnima of the year and will fall in the month of Paush, hence called Paush Purnima. At 10:47:11, the tithi will change to Pratipada which will continue till 31:06:14 (January 22, 2019, 07:06:14). Pushya nakshatra will remain upto 26:27:31 while Shukla Paksha prevails. Moon will be posited in Cancer during the beginning of the week, while the week ends with Moon being posited in Libra. The tithi on the weekend will be Saptami, nakshatra will be Chitra and Krishna Paksha will be in effect. 

During this period, natives of certain zodiac signs will achieve success at work front and financial gains are also predicted. Other than that, the time is promising for childbirth, transfer and bliss in family life. Let’s now head forward to know how the week will be for your zodiac sign.

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Aries

The people of this sign will experience ups and downs in their family life, and hence it may lead to a stressful situation for them.......Read More

Taurus

People of Taurus zodiac sign can go on a short journey this week. During this visit, you may suffer from some physical pain, but financially this journey will prove to be auspicious for you.....Read More

Gemini

This week seems to be profitable for you. There can be some problem in your family about anything. Especially focus on your diet, avoid eating stale, uncooked and heavy meals, or else, it may cause physical ailments for you......Read More

Also Read: KP Astrology - Krishnamurti Paddhati 

Cancer

The natives born under this sign may have to face mental stress and indecisiveness. Your health may also decline and hereby, you may suffer from the water-borne diseases and illness related to digestion........ Read More

Leo

People born under Leo sign may have to face a spendthrift situation from the very beginning of this week that will continue till the weekend........Read More

Virgo

Natives born under this sign may gain good profit this week. Expenses are likely to increase in the middle of the week, however, you will be financially capable at the end of this week......Read More

Also read: Yearly predictions for 2019

Libra

Librans may get trapped in a trouble due to their own mistakes in their work area this week. You may take any wrong decision, which may give you trouble and decrease your reputation in workplace.......Read More

Scorpio

People of Scorpio zodiac sign may go to distant places. It is likely to be some religious place as well like Kumbh Mela.......Read More

Sagittarius

The people of Sagittarius Zodiac sign may suffer from some unknown anxieties, physical problems or mental distractions this week.......Read More

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Capricorn

People of Capricorn sign will have to remain careful about their business and in particular, need to try and maintain good relations with their partner.....Read More

Aquarius

People of Aquarius sign should be cautious with their enemies and opponents this week. In addition, they will also need to restrain their unpredictable expenses......Read More

Pisces

Luck will be in favour of Pisces sign people, however, they may suffer from anxiety this week. In spite of these, none of their work will get affected......Read More

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Paush Purnima 2019 Vrat: Rituals & Significance

Tomorrow, on January 21, the first Purnima of 2019 will be celebrated as Paush Purnima. Know how this fast can make your life prosperous.

On Purnima or Full Moon day during the Paush month, taking a dip is considered propitious. As per Hindu calendar, the full moon day of this month is a day dedicated to fasting and charity. On this auspicious day, people around the world gather near the banks of holy rivers to take a bath and free themselves from the sins of their past life. The month of Paush is dedicated to Lord Sun and Purnima is relevant with the Moon, hence, this creates a rewarding combination that one must take advantage of by worshipping the almighty and praying for a better life. As per astrology, worshipping the Lord on this day brings you eternal bliss and all your desires get fulfilled. 

The word Purnima constitutes of ‘Purni’ and ‘ma’. The former means complete and later means Moon or Chandra. Hence, the day when Moon is visible as a complete circle, shining bright in the sky is called Purnima or full moon day. Every month, on the day of Purnima, one or the other festival is celebrated. However, the month of Paush and Magh have a special significance astrologically. People in Northern region of India consider these months to be particularly auspicious.

Paush Purnima in 2019

Paush Purnima Vrat Muhurat for New Delhi, India

Poornima Tithi Begins at 14:20:20 on January 20, 2019

Poornima Tithi Ends at 10:47:11 on January 21, 2019

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In the year 2019, on January 20, Purnima tithi will begin at 14:20:20. This will continue till January 21 up to 10:47:11, after which Purnima tithi will end. You may also gain the blessings of the Lord by taking a holy dip, doing charity and performing the prayers and rituals. 

Significance of Paush Purnima

It is believed that Paush Purnima is a day extremely important in Hindu religion as it is considered capable of providing moksha to the individuals who worship God on this day with complete dedication. The baths in holy rivers are done during this phase only. It is believed that one who fasts and bathes in the holy waters on this day attains salvation or moksha and becomes free from the birth-death cycle. Since the month of Magh is particularly auspicious and every single day of this month is rewarding, people believe that anything that is started on this day always brings fruitful results. Donations made or religious deeds performed during this month are also of great significance.

Also Read: Horoscope Predictions for 2019

Importance Of Holy Dip, Charity And Fast On Paush Purnima

Since the holy baths of the month of Magh begin with Paush Purnima, it is considered auspicious to take bath in any of the holy rivers, fast on this day and perform prayers. Astrological as well as religious considerations for the day suggest that by fasting on Paush Purnima you pave your way to heaven. For the whole month of Purnima, devotees take bath in holy rivers, keep a fast on selected days and perform the necessary rituals as per the shubh muhurat in order to attain eternal peace.

Also Read: Paush Poornima Vrat 2019 

Fasting and Puja Rituals

As stated before, someone who takes a bath in the holy river and thereafter offers donations to the poor and needy attains heaven after completing their life on Earth. Chanting of mantras or shlokas, keeping a fast and other rituals are important to get the blessings of God on this auspicious day. Given below are the rituals involved in Paush Purnima vrat.

• Early morning, on the day of Paush Purnima, take a bath and pledge to observe a fast.
• If possible, go to a river, lake, pond or a source of water present at any religious place.
• If you are taking bath in a river, don’t forget to worship Lord Varun, the God of Oceans. 
• After taking a bath, chant Surya mantra and offer Arghya to Lord Sun.
• It is auspicious if you worship Lord Krishna, also called Madhusudan, after performing the bathing rituals. Offer Naivedyam to him as well. 
• After that, offer food to a Brahmin or a beggar. Make donations as per your capacity.
• Donating sesame seeds, jaggery, woollen clothes, blankets etc. is beneficial.

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Mercury Transit in Capricorn Tomorrow, Read The Effects

Mercury to transit in Capricorn tomorrow. Read the impact of this change on the 12 zodiac signs and perform the necessary remedies to prevent yourself from any loss.

Mercury, the representative of intellect and communication, is a fast-moving planet as per Vedic astrology. If, in the kundali of a native, Mercury is benefic, then he will become intelligent, a good negotiator and possess the ability to convince people with excellent communication skills. Such a person knows how to use speech diplomatically and handle even adverse situations with utmost intellect. People with a strong Mercury are good orators and have a tendency to learn from the practical world instead of seeking just the books. Worldly knowledge is the real knowledge to such people. These people love music and can lure with their choice of words. People with a strong Mercury in their horoscope are generally Doctors, Advocates, Businessmen, Administrators or in Media. Since Mercury also affects your skin, people with benefic Mercury have flawless skin. On the contrary, if the planet Mercury is weak in one’s horoscope, the person suffers from skin-related issues.

Also Read: Mercury Retrograde 2019 Dates, Effects & Remedies

Mercury governs your logic, speech as well as dexterity. On Saturday, January 20, 2019 at 20:54:30, Mercury will transit from Sagittarius sign to Capricorn. This will affect the life of all the individuals to a great extent. Read to find out how this change in planetary position will affect your life. 

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Aries

During this transit of Mercury, it will enter in your tenth house. This transit of Mercury shows that you will gain respect and reputation in your workplace and your work will get appreciated.…...Read more

Taurus

During this transit, Mercury will enter in your ninth house. This placement of Mercury shows a huge gain in your economic status. Hence, during this transit, your finances will remain strong…...Read more

Gemini

During the transit of Mercury, it will enter in your eighth house. The placement of Mercury in your eighth house may not prove to be very favourable for your health. Hence, take care of your health…...Read more

Also Read: Emerald: Gemstone for Mercury

Cancer

Mercury will make a transit in your seventh house. The placement of Mercury in your seventh house shows that you may get benefitted from foreign connections…...Read more

Leo

Mercury will transit in your sixth house this time. This placement of Mercury may give you money troubles. Financially, this time is not auspicious for you.…...Read more

Virgo

Mercury will transit in your fifth house this time, and its placement will provide benefits, especially to the students. You will definitely get the result of your previous hard work...Read more

Also Read: Planet Mercury In Astrology

Libra

Mercury will transit in your fourth house, which will result in a pleasant and peaceful family life. During this period, if you wish to shift or change your home or build a new house...Read more

Scorpio

Mercury will transit into your third house, which indicates a good flow of energy within you. During this transit of Mercury, you will be able to focus towards your goal….Read more

Sagittarius

The transit of Mercury in Capricorn will be auspicious for Sagittarius natives. Mercury will transit in your second house this time. Its presence in your second house will benefit you at the workplace...Read more

Also Read: Numerology 2019

Capricorn

Since Mercury is going to transit in your sign, hence it will transit in your first house or Lagna. The placement of Mercury in the first house of your zodiac sign indicates your social values and an increase in honour.…...Read more

Aquarius

Mercury will transit in your twelfth house, which will prove to be particularly beneficial for students. Those students who were planning to go abroad for higher education for a long time would be successful…...Read more

Pisces

Mercury will enter your eleventh house during this transit. This indicates happiness in your married life. During this period of transit, you will be able to spend maximum time with your spouse …...Read more

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Makar Sankranti 2019 And First Shahi Snan Tomorrow

Shubh muhurat for Shahi snan. This Makar Sankranti, welcome Maa Lakshmi to your home by taking a dip in the river of wealth.

Makar Sankranti is a major festival among Hindus. In India, this is one festival which is celebrated in different forms in different regions. The rituals and names may vary, but the intention of celebrating the hard work of farmers is the same. Makar Sankranti is observed on 14th January, but this year it will fall on 15th. It is the day when Sun starts its journey towards the Northern Hemisphere, thus warming up the days. With this change in movement, Sun transits into Capricorn sign. 

Though most of the dates of Hindu festivals are calculated on the basis of Panchang, this is one festival which is celebrated as per the movement of the Sun only. With this festival, people bid goodbye to winters and welcome the refreshing spring which is fast approaching. With sweet breeze flowing, days getting longer, people fly kites on this day.

Makar Sankranti Muhurat (New Delhi, India)
Date	15 January, 2019 (Tuesday)
Punya Kaal Muhurat	From 07:15:14 to 12:30:00
Duration	5 hrs 14 min
Maha Punya Kaal Muhurat	From 07:15:14 to 09:15:14
Duration	2 hrs 0 min
Occurence of Sankranti	19:44:29 on 14th, January

First Shahi Snan of Kumbh begins with Makar Sankranti

As per religious beliefs, the first Shahi Snan of Kumbh begins after the transit of Sun in Capricorn sign. Though Kumbh and Makar Sankranti are two different aspects, first holy bath generally takes place after the transit of Sun in the sign Capricorn. Kumbh Mela is organized every twelve years. In the year 2019, in Prayagraj, Allahabad at Triveni Sangam, the fair called Ardh (half) Kumbh will be organized. Ardh Kumbh is organized every six years. 

Significance of Shahi Snan

Among several religious places in India, there are places where pilgrimage or prayers are considered to be auspicious, particularly during the month of Magh, especially on the day of Makar Sankranti. Kumbh mela and Sabri mela in Kerala are such occasions which are so huge that they become tourist attraction. People take a dip in Narmada river and pray for a prosperous year. It is believed that taking a bath in holy rivers clears your past sins.

Scientific Significance of Makar Sankranti

On the day of Makar Sankranti, it is better if you take a bath after applying til (sesame seeds) oil all over your body. You must, thereafter, donate jaggery, sesame seeds, oil, blankets, fruits, umbrellas, etc. to the poor and needy as per your capacity. Scientifically, this day is significant as the day and night are nearly equal on this day. The days start becoming longer and nights get shorter, which is an indication of the winter season to be over. The weather is warmer and pleasant as Sun starts moving towards North.

While Sun is moving towards the South, the rays do not seem to be good for one’s health but when the direction of movement is towards the North, the rays of Sun become beneficial for health. 

Festivals Associated with Makar Sankranti

During the month of January, farmers start harvesting the rabi crops. The season of Spring is around the corner and the atmosphere is of bliss. This festival of harvesting has different names popular across different states, but the motive is to celebrate the rewards of the hard work farmers put in to receive good yield in their farms. Let’s discuss a few of them:

Pongal: Pongal is primarily the festival of farmers and the harvesting festival of South-India. It is celebrated in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. There is a trend of worshipping cows along with worshipping God and showing gratitude towards them.

Uttarayan: The festival of Uttarayan and International Kite Flying festival has made the state of Gujrat so popular that people recognize it with its festivals. Every year, on 14th or 15th January, Uttarayan is celebrated. In Gujrat, people also keep a fast on this day which is contrary to the tradition of eating Khichdi prevalent in North India.

Lohri: The most renowned festival of Punjab, Lohri is celebrated on 13th of January every year. It is a festival of harvest celebrated by lighting a bonfire, singing and dancing around it, and just like any festival of Punjab is incomplete without food, enjoying traditional dishes. Popcorns, Sesame seeds, jaggery and sweets made from these are popular snacks consumed on Lohri.

Magh/Bhogali Bihu: A festival of Assam which is celebrated thrice a year is Bihu. One of the three Bihus is Bhogali Bihu which is celebrated with pomp and show. Bihu dance is an inseparable part of this celebration, and so are the traditional cuisines. Til (sesame seeds), rice, sugarcane and coconut are the crops popular in this region. Dishes are made from these and served to all the guests.

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