https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/tags/makarsankranti/Recent content in MakarSankranti on Culture CrossroadsHugo -- gohugo.ioen-caTue, 13 Jan 2026 17:20:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/rinhee-suberwal-explains-the-power-of-new-beginnings-as-the-festival-coincides-with-ekadashi/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:20:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/rinhee-suberwal-explains-the-power-of-new-beginnings-as-the-festival-coincides-with-ekadashi/Astrologer and tarot card reader Rinhee Suberwal sheds light on the deep spiritual significance of Makar Sankranti this year, which holds even more importance as it coincides with Ekadashi, a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. “Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn and symbolises harvest, prosperity and fresh beginnings. It is considered the spiritual New Year in many traditions. This is the time when energies shift towards growth, positivity and forward movement,” says Rinhee.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/healer-pooja-seth-shares-the-spiritual-significance-and-rituals-of-makar-sankranti/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:18:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/healer-pooja-seth-shares-the-spiritual-significance-and-rituals-of-makar-sankranti/Renowned healer Pooja Seth highlights the deep astrological and karmic importance of Makar Sankranti, calling it one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. According to her, this year’s Makar Sankranti holds even greater power as it marks a rare celestial alignment of Surya (the Sun God) and Lord Vishnu, a divine union that is believed to occur after nearly 32–35 years. “Makar Sankranti is known as the day of God.