Makar Sankranti is also called as Uttarayana - the day on which the sun begins his northward journey .
Makar Sankranti : Marks the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi ( Capricorn ) on its celestial path , and the six - month Uttarayana period .
Makar Sankranti is also called as Uttarayana - the day on which the sun begins Makar Sankranti 's northward journey .
Makar Sankranti : Marks the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi ( Capricorn ) on its celestial path , and the six - month Uttarayana period .