Every year, many states in North India celebrate Makar Sankranti and worship the Sun God. This harvest festival usually falls on January 14, except in leap years, such as 2024, when it is celebrated on January 15. As per the Hindu calendar, the sun moves from Sagittarius (Dhanu) to Capricorn (Makara) on Makar Sankranti. This sun’s transition is believed to mark the end of winter and the start of spring. Makar Sankranti coincides with many other harvest festivals such as Pongal in South India, Uttarayana in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, Lohri in Punjab, Dahi Chura in Bihar, and Uttarayani in Uttarakhand.
Why do people wear black on Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti is one of the rare Hindu festivals in which people wear black clothes. Usually, black is considered inauspicious, but two beliefs call for wearing black on this occasion.
- The first belief says since it is still cold in mid-January, people must wear black as it absorbs heat and keeps them warm.
- Another belief states that on Makar Sankranti, Lord Surya (Sun God) forgave his son Shani and visited him for a month. Since black colour is often associated with Shani, people wear this colour on Makar Sankranti.
5 Celeb-approved Black Outfits
Wondering what to wear on the occasion? Worry not, as we have got you covered with our list of outfits that can easily wear on the day. Take a look at these celebrity-inspired dresses and take notes.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s Black Saree
If you are confused about what black outfit to wear on Makar Sankranti, just go with a simple black saree. When it comes to styling, one can never go wrong with a black saree, be it the heavy Kanjivaram brocade saree or a light chiffon one. Take inspiration from this sleek-simple yet stylish look by actor Tamannaah Bhatia as she stuns in a sequinned black saare.
Varun Dhawan’s Dhoti Kurta
Just like a saree is a fail-proof outfit for women, a dhoti and kurta is an easy outfit for men. There are endless ways of draping a dhoti, depending on the regional variations. If it gets chilly, you can always drape a shawl over your dhoti-kurta look. Here, actor Varun Dhawan wears a black dhoti with a black kurta and a textured black vest. You can use different textures and shades of black to make your dhoti-kurta outfit more interesting.
Alia Bhatt’s Kurta And Salwar Set
One can always choose the comfort of a black kurta and salwar set and pick from a range of designs- be it the well-fitted churidar style, the elaborate Anarkali style, or the casual Patiala style. With the right makeup and accessories, a simple black kurta and salwar set can exclude sophistication. Here, actor Alia Bhatt serves a festive look in a loose and comfortable black kurta-salwar set with gold details. She completes the look with statement gold jumkas and jewellery.
Sonam’s Indo-Western Fusion
A look centred around an Anarkali is a solid fashion choice for Makar Sankranti. This indo-western touch to a regular Anarkali by Sonam is to look out for. You can wear just a plain black Anarkali and style it with a trench coat or blazer or ditch the coats altogether.
Kareena’s Black Shirt And Jeans
Don’t want to wear anything fancy? We got you. This simple yet stylish jeans and top look of Kareena Kapoor Khan will make you stand out if you are looking to enjoy the festival without any fuss. Make sure to find yourself a comfortable shirt and jeans and you are good to go. Add bling to this look by accessorizing it with statement jewellery like big hoop earrings.
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