January 20, 2025
Mythology

Wisdom from the Mahabharat: Live Brave Die Brave 

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Sankranti means passage. This day falls on January 14 (15 in a leap year). On this day, the sun moves from the Dhanu (Sagittarius) rashi (zodiac) to the Makar (Capricorn) rashi. This day is also known as Uttarayan (or the Winter Solstice).
Wisdom from the Mahabharat: Live Brave Die Brave 
Wounded Bhishma on a Bed of Arrows The word ‘Uttarayan’ has been derived from two words, ‘Uttar’ meaning ‘north’ and ‘ayan’ meaning ‘journey’. This is the day the sun starts moving back from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere. This day is considered very holy
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