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MAIN TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS OF SANKRANTHI 💫

Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, is a significant harvest festival celebrated in India, particularly in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. Here are the main traditions and customs associated with Sankranti: 

# Pre-Sankranti Preparations
1. *Cleaning and Decorating Homes*: Homes are thoroughly cleaned, and floors are decorated with intricate rangoli designs using rice flour, flowers, and colors.
2. *Preparing Traditional Sweets*: Traditional sweets like sakinalu, ariselu, and gavvalu are prepared in advance.


# Sankranti Day Customs
1. *Early Morning Bath*: People take an early morning bath, often with a mixture of turmeric and sesame oil, believed to have purifying properties.
2. *Worshiping the Sun God*: Devotees worship the Sun God, Surya, by offering prayers, flowers, and traditional sweets.
3. *Harvest Festival*: Sankranti marks the beginning of the harvest season. Farmers offer thanks to the Sun God for the bounty.
4. *Kite Flying*: Kite flying is an integral part of Sankranti celebrations, symbolizing the joy and spirit of the festival.
5. *Bhogi Mantalu*: In some regions, people light bonfires, known as Bhogi Mantalu, to mark the end of the winter solstice.


# Post-Sankranti Traditions
1. *Kanuma*: Kanuma is celebrated on the day after Sankranti, where families gather to share meals and exchange gifts.
2. *Mukkanuma*: Mukkanuma is celebrated on the third day of Sankranti, where families visit each other's homes and exchange sweets.


# Other Customs
1. *Gangireddu*: In some regions, decorated oxen are worshiped and offered sweets and flowers.
2. *Sankranti Melas*: Sankranti melas (fairs) are organized in many towns and villages, featuring traditional games, food stalls, and cultural performances.


These customs and traditions vary across regions and communities, but they all share a common spirit of celebration, gratitude, and community bonding.​​​​​​​


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