Makar Sankranti Khichdi

Makar Sakranti is popularly known as khichadi Sakranti because on this day the command to eat Khichadi is normally observed by people. Ghee, and spices are used for making delicious nourishing Khichadi. Winter loosens its grasp on shiver producing cold, admitting springtime that brings with the chance for all round health improvement.

Large gathering of poor people standing in a queue under a 'Shamiyana', with a surge of smile on their faces enjoying the mouth-watering 'Khichdi' made their day on the occasion of 'Makar Sakranti. It is believed that a holy dip in the river Ganga on the occasion of Makar Sakranti drains off all the sins. But for the ones who crave for food, eating upto their full stomach was the only cause connected with this special occasion.

Makar Sankranti is called Khichadi or Til Sakranti in north India. On Makar Sankranti, the devotees take a holy dip in holy river Ganga & Ganga Sagar at different places. Sometimes, a lot of people call it "Khichdi' in Hindi speaking region. Taking a dip in one of the most popular holy rivers is considered auspicious.

On this day, the one-month long Magh mela starts at Prayag. Khichdi is an Indian dish made from rice and lentils. It is considered a delicious and comfort food in the northern regions where it is served very plain and bland. It is khichdi that is first given to babies in Northern India, when they are ready for solid food.