The popular Makar Sankranti festival in India is known as Khichdi Parv in Uttar Pradesh and several parts of North India. Sankranti is also known as Khichdi. In 2025, the date of Khichdi Parv is January 14. The bathing and other rituals are observed from the morning of January 14. Puja and time to make offerings is morning during sunrise on January 14.
People prepare special dish known as Khichdi and offer it to Surya – Sun God. Giving alms and making donations to poor on the day is highly meritorious.
The most important ritual on this day is taking bath at Sangam in Prayag (Allahabad). The day is an important bathing day during Magh Snan.
Millions of Hindus take a holy dip in the icy waters of Sangam at Prayagraj where the rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati flow together. Taking holy dip on this day is believed to help in attaining Moksha.
Millions of Hindus take a holy dip in the icy waters of Sangam at Prayagraj where the rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati flow together. Taking holy dip on this day is believed to help in attaining Moksha.
Another highlight of the festival is the sharing of laddus made of Gur and Til (Sesame seeds). In some parts of North India, the festival is also known as Til Sankranti.
Khichdi Parv in Hindu Scriptures - Origin - Importance
As per Hindu scriptures, the tradition of making Khichdi on Makar Sankranti was started by Bhagavan Shiva.
According to scholars in modern time, the tradition of making Khichdi started from Gorakhpur. Baba Gorakhnath, who was a manifestation, used to prepare Khichdi on Makar Sankranti.
Then Baba Gorakhnath mixed rice, dal and vegetables and prepared khichadi. He served it to the Yogis. They liked the food and got back their vigor and strength.
This is the story behind the origin of Khichdi as food and Khichdi Parv during Makar Sankranti.
Khichdi Parv in Hindu Scriptures - Origin - Importance
As per Hindu scriptures, the tradition of making Khichdi on Makar Sankranti was started by Bhagavan Shiva.
According to scholars in modern time, the tradition of making Khichdi started from Gorakhpur. Baba Gorakhnath, who was a manifestation, used to prepare Khichdi on Makar Sankranti.
Story of Origin of Khichdi Parv
Nath Yogis were engaged in battle against Khilji. The constant battle had taken a toll on the health of the Yogis.Then Baba Gorakhnath mixed rice, dal and vegetables and prepared khichadi. He served it to the Yogis. They liked the food and got back their vigor and strength.
This is the story behind the origin of Khichdi as food and Khichdi Parv during Makar Sankranti.