Maghe Sankranti (माघे सङ्क्रान्ति)
Makar Sankranti or Maghe Sankranti marks the end of winter and the beginning of warmer days. It is a harvest festival famous for eating sweet potatoes, yams, molasses, and ghee.
About Maghe Sankranti
Maghe Sankranti (माघे सङ्क्रान्ति) is celebrated on the first day of the month of Magh (mid-January). It marks the winter solstice and the sun moving towards the northern hemisphere.
It is believed to be the coldest day of the year, after which days start getting Warmer. Families gather to share warmth and special foods.
Traditional foods include Chaku (molasses), Gheu (ghee), Tarul (yams), and Til ko Laddu (sesame sweets). It is also a major festival for the Tharu community (Maghi) and Newar community (Gheu Chaku Sanlhju).
People take holy baths in rivers, especially at Devghat, to wash away sins and pray for health.
✨ Significance
This festival teaches about the changing seasons, the importance of nutritious winter foods, and community harmony.
माघे सङ्क्रान्ति को शुभकामना!
Happy Maghi / Maghe Sankranti!
Maghe Sankranti Vocabulary
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Maghe Sankranti
The festival name
Gheu (Ghee)
Clarified butter
Chaku
Molasses/Jaghery taffy
Tarul
Yam/Root vegetable
Til
Sesame seeds
Laddu
Sweet ball
Magh
The 10th Nepali month
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