"UTTARAYANA PUNYA KALAM"-MAKAR SANKRANTHI IN TELUGU STATES
The cultural landscape of India is remarkably distinctive. Our festivals articulate the essence of our culture, encompassing our customs and traditions. Festivals serve as moments of respite for individuals weary from the relentless pursuit of existence, guiding their reflections towards the transcendent. The design of our festivals reflects the profound relationship between humanity and the natural world, exemplified by the Sankranthi Festival. “San” signifies something exceptional and remarkable, while “Kranthi” denotes a time of prosperity—Sankranthi represents a festival that bestows significant abundance. Saturn governs Capricorn, signifying that when the Sun transitions into Makara Rasi, it embarks on a visit to its progenitor, Saturn. In the Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitha reclined upon a bed of arrows, patiently awaiting the arrival of “UTTARAYANA” to transition from this realm, having been endowed with the ability of Iccha maran (the power to summon death at will) by his fathe...