Send Pongal Gifts To India - Unique Sankranti Gifts

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Sankranti is the auspicious day when the sun enters into the zodiac Capricorn known as Makara Rasi according to Indian tradition is falling on 14th January this year 2011 which showcases the arrival of spring season. On this day the northward journey of Sun starts from Tropic of Capricorn to the Tropic of Cancer which is known as Uttarayana. The Uttarayana period is for six month which begins from this auspicious day which is considered to be very special in Hinduism. All over India, the Sankranti festival is celebrated by all Hindus in their own traditional manners and for specific reasons. It has got unique prominence and reason to celebrate in each and every state in India.

Coming to South India, Sankranthi has a very special significance to celebrate. In Tamil Nadu, it is known as Pongal which is considered as the New Year for Tamilians. In Andhra Pradesh, Sankranti is most colorful and delightful festival for Telugu people. It is a three day festival worshipping Sun God for having the best harvesting season. On the first day which is referred as Bhogi, people burn old and waste things in fire symbolizing the destruction ...
... of evil. On second Day which is referred as Sankranti, women decorate their floors with beautiful Rangolies and cook Pongal in a mud pot in the center of the Rangoli which is prepared with Ghee, Milk, new harvested Rice and Jaggery. This is a gesture of humankind to thank god and his nature. The third day is Kanumu which is the worship of Cattle. On this day, Cattle are decorated with colorful clothes and garlanded with bells and garlands.

Mostly in North India, this auspicious day is considered to be divine and thousands of devotees take holy dip in holy rivers having a belief that it takes them to the path of Salvation. In Punjab, it is celebrated as Lohri marking its beginning for harvesting season by fun filled Bhangra Dance. In Gujarat, it is celebrated as Makar Sankranti where they emphasize the importance of astronomical basis of the festival and is an occasion for exchanging gifts and flying kites. Exchange gifts through Giftagift on this special occasion of Sankranti with your best friends across the globe. Don't miss this occasion to wish with a special Sankranti gift through Giftagift.

Now if you have started wondering how I am going to surprise my dear ones on this festival season. Just think for a while what will you gift on this auspicious occasion, Let me tell you, there are many gifts to send on this Sankranti to your Friends, Family members, Colleagues and Well Wishers through Giftagift.com. Giftagift has wide range of Home Made items like Ariselu, Laddus, Pootarekulu, Gujjias and Sunni Laddu, Chocolates and Cakes, Pongal Special Gifts like Sada Boondi, Chekkalu, Fulvadi, Naylon Sev, Dalmote and many more delicious items for surprising your dear ones who are away from India to enjoy the festival mood and attire.

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Giftagift.com Known for best and unique online gift portal to send gifts to India. Pongal is celebrated all over India with different names and cultures like Sankranti, Bhogi, Kanuma and Makara Sankranti. Send Sankranti Gifts to your beloved ones and Surprise them. There is a belief that Sankranti is a harvest festival and thank god for good harvest produced during the Year.