Makar Sankranti Customs Rituals Surya Festival
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Verse 1 - Invocation of Surya
Original
सूर्य उदे अव्वर सिर से अतल स्यामे
Transliteration
Surya ude avvar sir se atal syame
Meaning / Translation
As the Sun rises, the darkness disappears, and the light of knowledge spreads
Verse 2 - Significance of Makar Sankranti
Original
मकर संक्रांति के दिन सूर्य मकर राशि में
Transliteration
Makar sankranti ke din Surya makar rashi mein
Meaning / Translation
On the day of Makar Sankranti, the Sun enters the Makar Rashi (Capricorn sign)
Verse 3 - Rituals and Customs
Original
नहा तो सूर्य देव के लिये ग्रह पुजा ते है
Transliteration
Naha to Surya dev ke liye grah puja te hai
Meaning / Translation
Then, the ritual bath and worship of the Sun god and the planets are performed
Verse 4 - Distribution of Til and Gud
Original
तिल गुड का वितरण करो विद्वान स्वरूप वितरण विद्ववान
Transliteration
Til gud ka vitaran karo vidvan swarup vitaran vidvavan
Meaning / Translation
The distribution of sesame seeds and jaggery is done, signifying the spread of knowledge and wisdom
Verse 5 - Kite Flying
Original
पतंग वितरण विद्ववान भात वितरण विद्ववान
Transliteration
Patang vitaran vidvavan bhat vitaran vidvavan
Meaning / Translation
The flying of kites is a symbol of the celebration and the joy of Makar Sankranti