Maghe Sankranti is a nepalese festival observed on the first Magh in the Bikram Samwat Nepali Calendar (about jan 14) bringing an end to the ill-omened month of Poush when all religious ceremonies are forbidden. On this day, the sun is believed to leave its southern most position and begin its northward journey. Makar Sankranti is also believed to mark the arrival of spring in India.
Religious Pinch : In Mahabharata, King Bhishma, Who had power to control his own death, happen to choose to die on the day of Maghe Sankranti. Therefore it is believed that one to die on this day might achieve Moksha, a release from rebirth cycle.
Observant Hindus takes bath on during this festivals.
As per Kirat Community this festival is celebrated as a start of a new year which is called Yele Dhung.
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