Kinkrant: Inauspicious Day, Yet Why 'Bornhan' for Children? Unveiling the Mystery

• Kinkrant, the day after Makar Sankranti, is traditionally considered inauspicious or 'Karidin' due to mythological and astrological reasons.
• Mythology states that on Kinkrant, Goddess Kinkrant destroyed the demon Kinkarasura, a period associated with conflict and destructive waves.
• Despite its inauspicious nature, 'Bornhan' is enthusiastically performed for children up to 5 years old on Kinkrant.
• One reason for Bornhan is to protect children from the 'evil eye' of the demon Kinkar, symbolically showering them with protective items.
• Another reason is to boost children's immunity against seasonal changes post-Makar Sankranti, using Vitamin C-rich items like berries and sugarcane.

Why It Matters: Kinkrant, though inauspicious, hosts 'Bornhan' for children to ward off evil and boost immunity against seasonal changes.