Pausha is the tenth month of the Hindu calendar. It is a month of transition and harvesting.
Significance
During Pausha, the Sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). This transition marks the beginning of the auspicious Uttarayan period.
Major Festivals
- Makar Sankranti: The major harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God.
- Bhogi & Kanuma: Part of the three-day Sankranti celebrations.
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi: Worshipping Lord Vishnu at the gates of heaven.