There is a tradition of flying kites on the day of Makar Sankranti. On this day, colorful kites are seen in the sky. This is the condition of the whole of North India. Kite flying competitions are also organized in many places. But do you know why kites are flown on Makar Sankranti? The practice of celebrating this festival by flying kites on the day of Makar Sankranti is quite popular. The custom of flying kites is associated with Makar Sankranti. With this, on the day of Makar Sankranti, they often celebrate this festival by flying kites from the roofs of their homes. On this day, their body gets to benefit from sunlight.
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Apart from this, it is said that in winter, our body is affected by cough, cold and many other infections that occur during sunrise on the day of Makar Sankranti. The rays of the sun emanating from the sun at the time of its descending act as a medicine for the human body. That is why the body of flying kites continuously gets the body from the sun and that keeps our body healthy. According to one belief, in Tretayug, Lord Rama flew a kite with his brothers and Shree Hanuman on the day of Makar Sankranti, so since then, this tradition has become prevalent all over the world. Kite flying is also mentioned in ancient Indian literature and religious texts.
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According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated when the Sun enters Capricorn during the month of Paush. According to mythological beliefs, it is believed that on this day God also incarnates on the earth and the soul attains salvation. On the day of Makar Sankranti, the importance of virtue, charity, chanting, and religious rituals are considered. Khichdi is offered to God on this day. In many places, this day is also considered a tradition of donating khichdi for the peace of the soul of dead ancestors.
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