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The tradition started in old days when Kite-flying was generally done in the early hours of the morning, when the sun's rays were bright but not too harsh. Also, during kite-flying in Sun, the human body was exposed to the sun for many long hours. The early morning sun rays is considered beneficial for the skin and body. This is fun way to involve kids in religious festival so that they get benefit from sun rays. |
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Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the Kumbh Mela in UP India. In Kerala, one of the most austere and difficult pilgrimages of Shabrimala ends on this auspicious day. Other parts of the country too, celebrate by taking a dip in the holy rivers flowing through states to cleanse themselves of sins. It is also believed that if a person die during Makar Sankranti day, person is not reborn but go directly to heaven. According to Mahabharata, Bhishma, who had the power to control his own death, happened to choose to die on the day of Maghe Sakranti (or Makar Sankranti). ince then it is a belief that one to die on this day will achieve Moksha, and will be released from rebirth cycle. |