Makar Sankranti 2026: Why Black Clothes? Unveiling Religious & Scientific Reasons

• Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn, initiating Uttarayana, an auspicious period.
• Traditionally, black is avoided in Hinduism, but on Makar Sankranti, wearing black clothes is observed in some regions.
• One religious belief suggests black symbolizes bidding farewell to winter's long, dark nights and moving towards light.
• Scientifically, black absorbs more heat, helping to keep the body warm during the coldest days of winter.
• The festival emphasizes social harmony with sayings like "Tilgul ghya, god god bola" and consumption of warming foods.

Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti's black attire tradition combines religious symbolism of light and scientific benefits of warmth.