ISKCON CHENNAI WISHES YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY PONGAL AND MAKKARA SANKRANTI JANUARY 14, 2022 Makkara Sankranti If we try to understand Makar Sankranti in word form, the word Makar has been taken from Makar Rashi. Sankranti means entering. According to our ancient texts and Vedic calculations, time calculation is of two types. The “Moon month Count” and “Solar Month Count” are based on the solar calendar. Sankranti means entering, the transition of the Sun, and the entry of the Sun, that is, the zodiac in which the Sun enters. It is called Makar Sankranti. Types of the Solar Solstice By the way, if seen, there are 12 types of.
