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	Sankranti
		Sankranti enables man to make this discovery, like a man, who carrying his spectacles on his forehead, searches for it everywhere and discovers to his joy that it has been with him all along." Sai Baba, SS, 2/96, p.
		Sankranti -meaning 'sacred changes'- occurs even' month as the sun moves from one house of the Zodiac to another.
		Because Sankranti was deemed the most important festival, it was the day on i which the newly wed bridegroom visited the bride's home.
	sathya-sai0.tripod.com /sankranti/sankranti.htm (2587 words)

	Makar Sankranti
		Sankranti means to go from one place to another place (to change direction).
		Transition of the Sun from Sagittarius to Capricorn during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere (Uttarayana) is known as Makar sankranti.
		Sankranti period is held to be very auspicious and any good deeds during this time will produce merits.
	www.hinduism.co.za /makar.htm (1074 words)

	Makar Sankranti : Ganga sagar Mela : Ganga sagar
		Makar Sankranti falls on the day of the year when the sun-considered the king of all grahas (planets)-is in the rashi (zodiac sign) known as Makar (Capricorn).
		It is said that a dip in the ice-cold water at the junction of the river and the sea is auspicious.
		Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over India, north, south, east and west; the manner of celebration may differ, but the sanctity of the occasion is accepted by all the Hindus as the Surya (sun) moves into the Northern hemisphere known as "Uttrayan" a most auspicious time.
	www.bangalinet.com /makarsankranti.htm (471 words)

	Makar Sankranti rituals : Indiafairs.com
		In Maharashtra, the festival of Makar Sankranti is marked by the flying of kites in the sky.
		In Uttar Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is celebrated by taking a ritual bath in the river, which is also considered mandatory on this day.
		In Karnataka, Makar Sankranti is marked by men, women and children wearing colourful clothing; visiting near and dear ones; and exchanging pieces of sugarcane, a mixture of fried til, molasses, pieces of dry coconut, peanuts and fried gram.
	indiafairs.dgreetings.com /makarsankranti/ritual/index.html (728 words)

	Makara Sankranti,Makar Sankranti Festival,Kanumu,Harvest Festival of Andhra Pradesh India
		Sankranti is an important festival for people in rural Andhra.
		Makara Sankranti festival expresses the farmer's gratitude for the harvest he has recently reaped.
		Sankranti is commenced from the beginning of "Dhanurmasam'.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /andhra-pradesh/festivals/makara-sankranti-and-kanumu.html (420 words)

	Slokhas
		SANKRANTI is an important festival for Telugus and people in rural Andhra look forward to this harvest festival, which has different attractions for different people.
		There is a special significance attached to the celebration of Makar sankranti, the day when according to the Hindu astronomy the sun enters the rashi (zodiac) of Makara (Capricorn), is celebrated as the Kite Flying Day.
		Makar Sankranti marks the end of a long winter with the return of the sun to the Northern Hemisphere and hence the name Uttarayan.
	www.tulsatemple.org /sankranti.htm (2443 words)

	Makar Sankranti/Pongal : festival, calendar -- IndoIndians.com
		There is a special significance attached to the celebration of Makar sankranti, the day when according to the Hindu astronomy the sun enters the rashi (zodiac) of Makara (Capricorn), is is considered auspicious as it signifies afresh start.It is also known as Uttarayan.
		However Makara Sankranti is celebrated in the month of Magha when the sun passes through the winter solstice, from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn.
		Makara Sankranti is celebrated throughout India as a harvest festival.
	www.indoindians.com /makar.htm (645 words)

	International Kite Festival, Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, Makar Sankranti Pooja, Gujarat Festivals, International Kite ...
		International Kite Festival is held at Ahmedabad on January 14 every year, to coincide with the festival of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti.
		Makar Sankranti is a festival that heralds a change of season marking the movement of the sun into the northern hemisphere - a celebration to mark the end of winter.
		In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as the kite-flying day.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /gujarat/festivals/international-kite-festival.html (784 words)

	schoolsahead.com - The Complete Learning Portal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Makar Sankranti marks the commencement of the sun's journey to the Northern Hemisphere and is a day of celebration all over the country.
		It is believed that the person who dies on this auspicious day of Sankrant escapes the cycle of birth and re-birth and that his soul mingles with the Almighty.
		Makara Sankranti is also celebrated throughout India as a harvest festival.
	www.schoolsahead.com /indianfest/makarsan.html (700 words)

	Kamat's Potpourri - Festivals of India - Sankranti or Pongal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Interestingly, this is the only festival in Hindu calendar that follows a solar calendar and is celebrated on the fourteenth of January every year (all other Hindu festivals are computed using the lunar calendar).
		Sankranti is termed as Pongal in Tamilnadu, and is celebrated with a popular dish with the same name.
		In different parts of India, the Sankranti is celebrated very differently.
	www.kamat.com /kalranga/festive/jan14.htm (428 words)

	Makar Sankranti....Festivals Explained on CuisineCuisine.com
		Makar Sankranti marks the commencement of the sun's journey to the Northern Hemisphere and is celebrated on the 14 of January every year all over India.
		Makar Sankranti is perhaps the only Indian festival whose date always falls on the same day every year i.e.
		This is because the festival of Sankranti is based on the solar calendar unlike the rest of Indian festivals, which are based on the lunar calendar.
	www.cuisinecuisine.com /Festival%20of%20Makar%20Sankranti.htm (626 words)

	Makara Sankranti 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Makara Sankranti is a harvest festival and a day of celebration all over the Indian Continent.
		Makara Sankranti (usually January 14, but 15 this year), the Sun’s movement into Capricorn (Makara) constellation is considered very important, as it is the beginning of a six-month period of the auspicious time of Sun’s northern course called Uttarayana Punya Kaalamu.
		BENGAL: The largest gathering in Bengal is held every year during the Makara Sankranti festival at the confluence of the Ganga and the Sea.
	www.telugu.com.my /Makara%20Sankranti%202000.htm (928 words)

	Sankranti Bumper Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sankranti releases seem to be raising hopes both for the moviegoers and moviemakers.
		On the other hand, the fans are anxious about the success of the movies of their heros and distributors seem to have high hope about their returns.
		Last Sankranti also Chiranjeevi's Annayya, Balakrishna's Vamsodharakudu, Venkatesh's Kalisundam Ra, Mohan Babu's Postman, J.D.'s Kodandaramudu were released concomitantly.
	movies.indiainfo.com /telugu/topstory/bumper.html (754 words)

	Thousand devotees take dip in Ganges to celebrate Makar Sankranti:- - India News - Webindia123.com
		Celebrations marking the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti began on Friday Haridwar as thousands braved the winter chill to take a dip in the holy Ganges river.
		The festival, which coincides with the winter harvest, is celebrated widely across the country and known by different names.
		While the festival is known as Makar Sankranti in parts of north and northwest India, it is celebrated as "Pongal" in the south and as "Bihu" in the northeast.
	www.webindia123.com /news/showdetails.asp?id=60667&cat=India (293 words)

	United spirit of Makar Sankranti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		On Sankranti, the children too are given their share of attention.
		Among the Tamilians, Makar Sankranti day is celebrated as Pongal, which is also the Tamil New Year.
		Like many other communities, the significance of Makar Sankranti for the Maharashtrians is the beginning of the sun’s movement from dakshinayan to uttarayan.
	web.mid-day.com /metro/chembur/2005/january/101357.htm (1228 words)

	Hyderabadis rediscover Sankranti's old magic- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Art forms like Gangireddu, Bommalata, Pagati Veshalu and Malkambh gave the city residents a glimpse into the 'village way' of celebrating Sankranti but for the artistes, it was more about their livelihood.
		For Venkatesh, the job satisfaction lies in the tourism department's reward that is awaiting him at the end of his four-day stay in Shilparamam, during the Sankranti festival.
		For Srinivas, donning the character of 'Pittala Dora' in the Sankranti Pagati Veshalu, the whole exercise is more of a nostalgic experience.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/425680.cms (282 words)

	MANTRA ON NET: Makar Sankranti
		On the 14th of January (Magh) every year, there is a festival called Makar Sankranti to celebrate the entry of the sun into the sign of Makar or Capricorn, which is a lucky period of the year.
		Thus makar sankranti is the morning of the gods.
		This festival is celebrated as Lohdi, one day prior to Makar Sankranti, in northern states of Punjab, Himachal, Haryana; People sit around the camp fire, put til, maize, etc. into the fire, sing, dance and enjoy.
	www.mantraonnet.com /makar-sankranti.html (624 words)

	The Hindu : Sankranti festivities at Shilparamam
		Those who are keen to relive the traditional Sankranti festival ambience, head straight to Shilparamam, the crafts village.
		It is organising `Sankranti Sambaralu' depicting the authentic style of celebration of the festival from Wednesday.
		A number of cultural programmes comprising `Sankranti Patalu', Andhra Janapada Vaibhavam, dance ballets and various folk dances like Jangama Devara, Budabukkalu, Chekka Bhajana and harvest dance by tribals will be performed on all the days of the festival, concluding on Friday, according to the Special Officer, G. Kishan Rao.
	www.hindu.com /2004/01/15/stories/2004011511380300.htm (211 words)

	Pongal Festival on Makara Sankranti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Interestingly, this is the only festival in Hindu/Indian calendar that follows a solar calendar and is celebrated on the fourteenth of January every year (all other Hindu festivals are computed using the lunar calendar).
		The Sankranti Rath (chariot) is a typical Pongal kolam.
		In northern India, the festival is known as Lohri while in Assam it is called Bhogali Bihu, in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar it is known as Sankranti, and in Andhra Pradesh it is celebrated as Bhogi, when each household puts on display its collection of dolls.
	www.salagram.net /parishad143.html (1035 words)

	Makara Sankranti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Today is "Makara Sankranti" -- which is celebrated when the Sun begins the northward journey, marking the beginning of the "uttaraayaNa puNyakaalam".
		A sankranti or sankramaNa marks the beginning of every solar month in the Vedic calendrical system when Sun passes from one sign to the other, it's the cusp of the months as astro-wallas call.
		This is symbolic of the existence of mankind, with the kites depicting the human lives and the manza depicting the eternal bond between us and the divine self.
	www.salagram.net /parishad110.htm (1278 words)

	Indiachildren - Indian Festivals (Sankranti)
		Makar Sankranti always falls on the 14th day of January every year.
		The bulls are decorated with bells on their horns and they run wild through crowds while men try to capture the bull and the men are then declared as heroes.
		Makar Sankranti is a festival when people give grain as daan (charity).
	www.indiachildren.com /lifestyles/festival/sankranti.htm (418 words)

	Sankranti Discourse, 14 January 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sankranti is the most important of all festivals.
		Sankranti confers joy on human beings, birds, and animals alike.
		May this festival of Sankranti, which is a symbol of change, bring about a transformation in your heart and provide bliss to one and all, so that you may always lead a happy, prosperous, and cheerful life.
	www.sathyasai.org /discour/2005/d050114.html (2679 words)

	Why is Sankranti on Jan 15 this year? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		However, the Sankranti’s shifting of date simply means that the period of bhari (inauspicious days before Sankranti) had been extended by one day.
		The warmth and camaraderie fostered by the tradition of kite flying and eating ‘til gud (jaggery)’ laddoos does signify the end of a bleak period in the calendar.
		The date of Makar Sankranti may be different this year, but the celebrations remain the same.
	web.mid-day.com /news/city/2004/january/73912.htm (655 words)

	1Up India > Indian Festivals > Festivals in India > Makar Sankranti -the Kites day
		Makar sankranti is also known as kites day.
		The International Kite Festival is always held at Ahmedabad on January 14, to coincide with the festival of Makar Sankranti.
		It is a joyous day, with a bright sun, clear skies and breezes strong enough to lift innumerable kites aloft.
	www.1upindia.com /festivals/makar.html (460 words)

	Many celebrate Makar Sankranti- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		PATNA: A vertical divide was witnessed in the celebration of Makar Sankranti here on Wednesday.
		Even within a family, the members were celebrating the festival on two different days.
		They were disappointed when the security guards told them that Makar Sankranti would be celebrated by the chief minister on January 15.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/423697.cms (230 words)

	January Festivals, Makar Sankranti India, Lohri Festival India, Pongal Festival India, Thai Pusam Festival India, Float ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In Maharashtra, Karnataka as well as part of Andhra, Maker Sankranti is a day of goodwill and friendship.
		A new bride is given ornaments made of sugar drops and her new relatives are inivited to meet and welcome her at a Haldi Kumkum celebration.
		In Gujarat and other western states the change in the direction of winds on Makar Sankranti is marked by thousands of colourful kites of all patterns and dimensions which dot the blue sky.
	www.eindiatourism.com /fairs-festivals/january-festivals.html (1027 words)

	ISKCON Juhu: Makar Sankranti and Jagannath Rath Yatra
		ISKCON Juhu: Makar Sankranti and Jagannath Rath Yatra
		On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, ISKCON Juhu distributed about 45,000 plates of hot prasadam meals in different parts of Mumbai to underprivileged people.
		Also thousands of packets of peanut-and-sugar candy and til laddus were distributed to the citizens of Mumbai.
	www.dipika.org /2004/01/20/19_mumbai_rath_yatra/index.html (265 words)

	Polls in mind, Rajnath makes the most of Sankranti
		LUCKNOW, JAN 14: It was Makar Sankranti today and UP state BJP clinched it as the best time to demonstrate its pro-Hindutva face with ``khichri'' tactics, just perfect to match the occasion.
		The menu of these gatherings was `khichri', a prepartion which is mandatory in every Hindu family on Sankranti day.
		The Opposition parties are viewing the Chief Minister's latest move as an attempt to politicise Makar Sankranti.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/20010115/ina15044.html (331 words)

	Makar Sankranti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The orbit is divided into-twelve parts known as 'Rashi' and accordingly the year has twelve months.
		The day the Earth starts moving from one 'Rashi' to another is called Sankranti and is counted as the first day of the month.
		Makar Sankranti is the first day of the month of 'Magha'.
	www.curw.cornell.edu /hindu/inside/fest/makar.html (189 words)

	Modern makeover for Sankranti- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Some living in independent houses continue the tradition of putting colourful rangoli in front of their houses, but the luxury is not available for apartment dwellers.
		New-age girls prefer jeans to the traditional ‘langa-oeni’ even during Sankranti, which was a remarkable feature of Telugu girls some years ago.
		In many cases, taking a holy dip in the river has been replaced by an exotic bath in the bathroom at home.
	www1.timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/423929.cms (365 words)

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