Sign-In
Cart
Makar Sankranti: Harvesting Joy
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 15 2024
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chapter 1: In the Lap of Winter
- Introduction to Makar Sankranti and its significance as a winter festival.
- Exploring the cultural and historical roots of Makar Sankranti.
- Setting the stage for the joyous festivities that mark the transition from winter to the harvest season.
Chapter 2: The Cosmic Dance of the Sun
- Understanding the astronomical significance of Makar Sankranti.
- Exploring the tilt of the Earth's axis and how it influences the changing seasons.
- Discussing the symbolic importance of the sun's transition into the northern hemisphere.
Chapter 3: Rituals and Traditions
- Delving into the diverse regional customs and rituals associated with Makar Sankranti.
- Highlighting the various ways people across India celebrate the festival.
- Discussing the significance of holy dips in rivers, the lighting of bonfires, and traditional prayers.
Chapter 4: Kites and Colors in the Sky
- Unraveling the tradition of kite flying during Makar Sankranti.
- Tracing the historical and cultural aspects of kite festivals in different regions.
- Capturing the joy and enthusiasm of families coming together to fly kites in vibrant, sunlit skies.
Chapter 5: Culinary Delights
- Exploring the diverse and delicious traditional foods associated with Makar Sankranti.
- Recipes and stories behind festive dishes like sesame seeds and jaggery sweets, til ladoos, and kite-shaped treats.
- How food becomes a symbol of joy and togetherness during the celebrations.
Chapter 6: Makar Sankranti in Art and Literature
- Examining how Makar Sankranti has been depicted in various forms of art and literature.
- Exploring traditional songs, poems, and folk tales associated with the festival.
- Showcasing the rich cultural tapestry that Makar Sankranti has inspired over the centuries.
Chapter 7: Modern Celebrations and Innovations
- Highlighting how Makar Sankranti has evolved and adapted in the modern era.
- Exploring innovative celebrations, events, and community initiatives.
- Discussing how technology and social media have influenced the way people celebrate and share their joy.
Chapter 8: Environmental and Sustainable Practices
- Discussing the environmental impact of traditional celebrations and kite-flying events.
- Highlighting efforts to promote eco-friendly celebrations and sustainable practices.
- Encouraging readers to embrace responsible and mindful ways of celebrating Makar Sankranti.
Chapter 9: Makar Sankranti Around the World
- Exploring how the Indian diaspora and enthusiasts around the world celebrate Makar Sankranti.
- Examining cultural exchanges and adaptations of the festival in different global contexts.
Chapter 10: The Joyful Harvest Continues
- Reflecting on the overall spirit of Makar Sankranti and the joy it brings.
- Encouraging readers to embrace the essence of the festival in their lives.
- Looking forward to the continued celebration of joy, unity, and the harvest season.
Also from
Das, Sudip Kumar
Onomastics and Namology: Naming Traditions Across Cultures
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Sabita
Paperback
The Sweet Life with Diabetes: Balancing Health and Happiness
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Carbon Zero: Harnessing Technology for Effective Carbon Capture
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Cockroach Janta Party: From Satire to Social Movement
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Still Waters Run Deep: 11 Motivational Stories from Silent Souls
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Fear: Forget Everything and Run. Face Everything and Rise.
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Dr. Love: Doctor who Cure Patients Of Philophobia Become Gamophobia.
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Diary of a Mad Physicist (Statistical Mechanics Edition)
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Euphoria Began to Dwindle: Context of Scientific Discoveries
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Conquering Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Fighting the Disease
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Be Careful What You Wish for: Ai, Aladdin's Genies & the Future of Humanity
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
The Secret Behind Chronic Pain: My Journey Through Tension Myositis Syndrome
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Dr. Google Made Me Sick: Understanding Hypochondria
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Seven Days, One Confession: From Silence to I Love You
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sabita
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Watt Not What: The Currents of History, Innovation, and Intrigue
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Universe Is a Playground. Why Shouldn't I Play?
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sabita
Paperback
Lord Ganapati Upasana: A Devotee's Guide to Worship and Bhajans
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Textlationship: Emoticons swarms Landscape of Virtual Intimacy
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Philophobia: Intense Fear of Being in a Romantic Relationship
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Pitching 101: Crafting Compelling Shark Tank Pitches for Diverse Businesses
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Mysterious Institute of Sacred Technology (Prof. Kama's Revelation: Agni, Pani, and Their Love Pavani)
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Lectiophile's Love Affair: Confessions to Literary Ecstasy
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Flowers Don't Chase the Bees: About Strong and Vibrant Women
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
The Power Ofwords: 50+ Stories of Words That Heal, Historicalexamples of Influential Speeches
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Little Krishna's Big Adventures: 11 Krishna's Butterball Tales
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Introverted Excellence: Thriving in a Noisy World: Real-life Examples of Introverted Leaders
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Remember & Go: Sci-Fi story of Memory Loss Epidemic, Advanced Neural Technology & The Memory Vault.
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Nava Ratri Nava Durga: The Mystical Essence of Nine Nights
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
PhiloPhobia: Intense Fear of Falling In Love (11 Short Stories)
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Small Steps, Big Changes: 11 Short Stories of Kaizen Mastery
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Adventures with The Magic Pencil: 11 Short Stories from Shaka Laka Boom Boom
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
He: Heroes - Explorers: Men Who Transformed History
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Paperback
Chemical Chemistry of Love: The Hidden Chemistry of Love, Lust & Attachment
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Village to Viral: The Untold YouTube Growth Story of Sabita Bhuyan
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Gully to Global: Mastering Friendship Everywhere
Das, Sabita
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Like a Sunflower, I Turned to You: Until You Taught Me Where to Face
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Interstellar Office Politics: The Cold War of Conscious Machines
Das, Dipan Kumar
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Sabita
Paperback
Betroth the Emancipated: A Novel About Love, Marriage and Freedom
Das, Sudip Kumar
Das, Sabita
Das, Dipan Kumar
Paperback
Also in
Hinduism
The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology That Inspired 50 Yoga Postures
Balkaran, Raj
Hardcover
Third Eye Awakening: Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Open Your Third Eye Chakra
Brisbane, Chloe
Paperback
Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition
Wallis, Christopher D.
Paperback
El Yoga de Jesus: Claves Para Comprender Las Enseanzas Ocultas de Los Evangelios
Yogananda
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Chakras and the Vagus Nerve: Tap Into the Healing Combination of Subtle Energy & Your Nervous System
Llewelyn, C. J.
Paperback
From Shiva to Schrödinger: Unravelling Cosmic Secrets with Trika Shaivism & Quantum Insights
Majumdar, Mrittunjoy Guha
Paperback
The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga: Notes of the Seminar Given in 1932 by C. G. Jung
Jung, C. G.
Paperback
Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life
Goldberg, Philip
Paperback
Solving the Mystery of Life: Collected Talks & Essays on Realizing God in Daily Life Volume IV
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Yoga Off the Mat: A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of Yoga--Find Balance, Meaning, and Liberation in Your Daily Life
Rountree, Sage
Desiato, Alexandra
Paperback
Dios Habla Con Arjuna: El Bhagavad Guita, Vol. 1: La Ciencia Suprema de La Unin Con Dios
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Myths of the Asanas: The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition
Kaivalya, Alanna
Van Der Kooij, Arjuna
Paperback
El Yoga del Bhagavad Guita: Una Introduccion a la Ciencia Universal de la Union Con Dios Originaria de la India = The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Consciousness Is All There Is: How Understanding and Experiencing Consciousness Will Transform Your Life
Nader, Tony
Paperback
Dasbodh - International Edition: Spiritual Instruction for the Servant
Shri Samartha Ramdas, Saint
Paperback
Ashtavakra Gita - The Heart of Awareness: A bilingual edition in Sanskrit and English
Ashtavakra
Paperback
The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita: An Introduction to India's Universal Science of God-Realization
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow
Patel, Sanjay
Paperback
Mudras of India: A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance
Carroll, Cain
Carroll, Revital
Paperback
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 1: A Verse-By-Verse Commentary: Chapters 1-6 the End of Sorrow
Easwaran, Eknath
Paperback
Solving the Mystery of Life: Collected Talks & Essays on Realizing God in Daily Life Volume IV
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Hardcover
Shakti Rising: Embracing Shadow and Light on the Goddess Path to Wholeness
Chinnaiyan, Kavitha M.
Paperback
Sanskrit Alphabet (Devanagari) Study Book Volume 2 Conjunct consonants & Exercises on mantras and slokas
Michika, Medha
Paperback
Autobiography - Russian - Self Realization Fellowship Pub
Self Realization Fellowship Pub
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
Journey to Self-Realization: Collected Talks and Essays on Real Izing God in Daily Life,
Yogananda, Paramahansa
Paperback
The Beginner's Guide to Karma: How to Live with Less Negativity and More Peace
Rinpoche, Lama Lhanang
Levine, Mordy
Paperback
The Yoga of Snakes and Arrows: The Leela of Self-Knowledge [With Fold Out Gameboard]
Johari, Harish
Paperback
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, Volume 2: A Verse-By-Verse Commentary: Chapters 7-12 Like a Thousand Suns
Easwaran, Eknath
Paperback
God Makes the Rivers to Flow: An Anthology of the World's Sacred Poetry and Prose
Easwaran, Eknath
Paperback
Chakras & Self-Care: Activate the Healing Power of Chakras with Everyday Rituals
Kavanagh, Ambi
Paperback
The Serpent's Tale: Kundalini, Yoga, and the History of an Experience
Borkataky-Varma, Sravana
Foxen, Anya
Paperback
Sovereign Self: Claim Your Inner Joy and Freedom with the Empowering Wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita
Shunya, Acharya
Hardcover
Shiva Purana: The Great Hindu Epic of indestructible Destroyer
Hindu Philosophy Council
Divyananda, Swami
Paperback
The Complete Life of Krishna: Based on the Earliest Oral Traditions and the Sacred Scriptures
Vanamali
Paperback
Essence of the Bhagavad Gita: A Contemporary Guide to Yoga, Meditation & Indian Philosophy
Easwaran, Eknath
Paperback
In Praise of Adya Kali: Approaching the Primordial Dark Goddess Through the Song of Her Hundred Names
Devi, Aditi
Paperback
Holy Vedas: Wisdom from the Sacred Teachings of Hinduism
Hindu Philosophy Council
Divyananda, Swami
Paperback
Mandala Coloring Book For Adult Relaxation: Coloring Pages For Meditation And Happiness
Yakubouskaya, Viktoriya
Paperback
The Dharma in Difficult Times: Finding Your Calling in Times of Loss, Change, Struggle, and Doubt
Cope, Stephen
Paperback