Uttarayan is the phase to begin new projects. Here's what it means

Read on to know why people say that the good time has just begun for you when Uttarayan phase kicks in.

Uttarayan is the phase to begin new projects. Here's what it means
Did you try your hands at kite flying on Sankranti recently? But do you know that this popular traditional sport observed on Sankranti marks the onstart of Uttarayan. In fact, there’s a strong significance of this practise. Read on to know why people say that the good time has just begun for you when Uttarayan phase kicks in.

WHAT DOES UTTARAYAN MEAN?

Hindu scriptures mention Uttarayan as the period between Makar Sankranti (which currently occurs around January 14) and Karka Sankranti (which currently occurs around July 16). The term Uttarayana is derived from two different Sanskrit words ‘uttara’ (North) and ‘ayana’ (movement) thus indicating a northward movement of the Sun on the celestial sphere.This movement occurs during the six-month period between the solstice that occurs around December 22, and the solstice around June 21.

WHAT DOES DAKSHINAYAN STAND FOR?

The complement of Uttarayan is Dakshinayan. It is the period between Karka Sankranti and Makar Sankranti as per the sidereal zodiac and between the Summer solstice and Winter solstice as per the tropical zodiac.


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MYTHOLOGY TALK

Uttarayan is referred to as the day of new good healthy wealthy beginning. Let’s go back many eons in Indian mythology during the time of the Kauravas and Pandavas.In Mahabharata, on this day Bheeshma Pitamaha, chose to leave for his heavenly abode.As per the boon granted to Devavratha (young Bheeshma), he could choose his time of death and he chose this day, when the sun starts on its course towards the northern hemisphere. Point taken!
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