Magh and Falgun Festivals (Makar Sankranti, Basant Panchami, Holi)
🕒 During the months of Magh (January-February) and Falgun (February-March).
What is this about? (History)
The winter and spring festivals marked by kite-flying on Makar Sankranti, auspicious marriage dates on Basant Panchami, and the colorful celebrations of Holi.
Things to Buy / Requirements
- Sesame seeds (Til) and Laddus/Papdi (Makar Sankranti)
- Kites (Makar Sankranti)
- Roli, Moli, Rice, Water pot (Holi Parikrama)
- Papad to roast on Holi embers
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Makar Sankranti (Jan 14): Also known as Uttarayan. Celebrate by flying kites, and eating/distributing sesame seeds and Laddus for charity.
2
Basant Panchami & Phuldiya Dooj: Both are highly auspicious, Abujh Muhurat days suitable for marriages without needing to consult an astrologer.
3
Holi (Falgun Purnima): Prepare Katha-dal-rice in the evening. Brothers and sisters apply tilak to each other.
4
Holi Parikrama: Perform parikrama around the Holi fire with a water pot, rolling rice. Roast a Papad on the embers and feed it to children to prevent cough.
5
Remember the mythological story of Devotee Prahlad and his survival in the fire to understand the triumph of good over evil.