Makar Sankranti, the auspicious Hindu festival worshiping the Surya Dev which marks the transit of the Sun in the Capricorn sign as well as the sun shifting its motion to Uttarayana.
On this day, people all around the world worship the source of life and ruler of the soul – Surya Dev after taking a dip in the holy river. In case a dip in the holy river is not possible, one can chant the below mantra while bathing.
गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरि सरस्वति ।
नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन् संनिधिं कुरु ॥
gaṅge ca yamune caiva godāvari sarasvati .
narmade sindhu kāveri jale’smin saṃnidhiṃ kuru
Furthermore, as per the principles of the Karma Positioning System (KPS), helping needy people in the best possible capacity without any expectations is a very sound and unique way to reach the almighty. In an interaction with ABP Live, Sidhharrth S Kumaar, Astro Numerologist & Founder, NumroVani explained the effect of this doubles if things are donated as per the moon sign of a person. Such service of humanity brings positivity, glee, riches, and bliss into your life.
He further explained what are the things that you should donate this Makar Sankranti as per your zodiac sign –
Donating woolen clothes, sesame seeds, khichdi, jaggery, and peanuts after taking a bath will bring you good health and prosperity.
While sesame seeds are mandatory, you can also donate eatables like black grams or lentils, mustard oil, khichdi made of black lentils, and clothing items of black color to attract divine blessings this Makar Sankranti.
You will be showered with prayers from the poor by donating umbrellas, blankets, rice, gram flour ladoos, and sesame seeds. Remember, God helps those who help others.
Let your heart smile by donating ghee, milk, and silver items to the poor. You can also donate woolen garments and white sesame seeds to welcome joy and bliss.
What’s better than donating warm blankets and copper thermos flasks this winter? Apart from these, the natives of this zodiac sign can also donate mosquito nets, wheat, khichdi, and lentils.
Donating green clothing will be extremely auspicious for Virgo this Makar Sankranti. Items like oil, sesame seeds, and moong daal will also fill the receiver and the provider with contentment.
The zodiac of balance should decide on a balanced platter to donate this year including items like nutritive khichdi, tasty laddoos, and a piece of warm clothing or blanket.
As ruled by the fiery Mars and Pluto, the natives of this water sign should donate red clothes to attract stability and success. Khichdi, jaggery, and sesame also make for better options.
Sagittarians will enjoy immense peace, calmness, and contentment by donating clothing items in the color yellow. Other items in varying shades of yellow like turmeric, sandalwood, and pulses will also gladden the needy, and hence, the almighty.
By donating books and stationery items to the needy, you will change lives and earn some good karma. Woolen clothes, blankets, and oil can also be donated.
Woolen wear and cotton clothes in black color will attract wealth, success, and affluence. But if you are under budget, donating soaps, oil, and black lentils will work as well.
Pisces is the most charitable and generous zodiac sign out of the 12. For them, the best items to donate will be silk clothes, blankets, jaggery, groundnuts, and khichdi with ghee.
It is very essential to donate these things with a pure and noble intent without any expectations of gain from it.
