When the Sun Becomes a Teacher: Lessons from Makar Sankranti
When the Sun Becomes a Teacher Lessons from Makar Sankranti 🌞 Opening Not every festival is just a celebration. Some are classrooms without walls. Makar Sankranti is one such rare occasion where the Sun itself becomes a teacher - quietly explaining astronomy, patiently narrating agricultural cycles, and gently reminding us of cultural wisdom refined over centuries. Observed every year on 14th January , Makar Sankranti marks the Sun’s transition into Capricorn (Makar) and the beginning of Uttarayan - the Sun’s northward journey. Unlike most Indian festivals based on the Moon, this one follows the Solar Calendar , making it scientifically precise and educationally powerful. At Mathivation HUB , this festival is not just celebrated - it is understood . 🌍 Makar Sankranti Through an Educational Lens 🔭 1. Astronomy: Learning from the Sky Makar Sankranti introduces students to real science, not memorised facts. It marks the Sun’s apparent northward movement (Utt...