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Black saree tho machi look vasthundi.yadhuti vaaritho parichaya arpaduthudi,andaru akarshistharu.parichayam shenham gaa masticate bhandam gaa yerpaduthundi.
There are always legends associated with every ritual during indian festivals.Same goes with sankranti.Mostly in many parts of Maharashtra,married women are invited for ‘haldi-kunku’(turmeric-vermillion) get-together where they exchange gifts like utensils or clothes.Women are expected to wear pure zari sarees,in absense of that complete black outfits like sarees are worn.The black colour is a good heat absorber and sankranti comes at the peak of winter hence black helps in keeping warm.At the same time the black colour represents Makara sankramana swaroopa or personified deity.
The significance of wearing black on makar sankranti is that, astrologically, on this day the sun goes to his son, shani’s house, in makar raashi and both, the sun and shani graha yield good, warmth and auspicious blessings which works throughout the year. People wear black coloured clothes and chant the shani mantra to impress shani graha as black is the color of shani.
As per Hindu customs and traditions, it is inauspicious to wear black but since it is winter black is worn on the day to keep the body warm.
Sankranti is celebrated all over South Asia with some regional variations. It is known by different names and celebrated with different customs in different parts of the country.
In Maharashtra it is celebrated by performing lot of activities like “Haldi-Kunkum (literally meaning turmeric -vermilion)”, Kite flying, exchange of gifts like utensils, Clothes etc.
Among all these tradition people of Maharashtra wears black on this particular day. Though black is considered inauspicious by Hindu ideologies but it is kind of customary to wear black on this day. There is no cultural significance as such that support this ritual but following two are most commonly known reasons.
Black which is otherwise regarded as inauspicious by most Hindus is worn on this day to fight back evil.It is the day when the Sun starts its northern movement hence this day marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Being the last day of winter, this day turns out to be the coolest day of the entire season. That is scientific reason people wear black since the color absorbs the cold and keeps the body warm from within.
India being a traditional country has many religions, many languages and many beliefs. There are many perceptions and beliefs too when it comes to color black.In color psychology, black color gives protection from external emotional stress.
It creates a barrier between itself and the outside world, providing comfort while protecting its emotions and feelings, and hiding its vulnerabilities, insecurities and lack of self confidence. Black means power and control, hanging on to information and things rather than giving out to others.
Black implies self-control and discipline, independence and a strong will, and giving an impression of authority and power.
Black is the end, but the end always implies a new beginning.
Similarly a new year is a new beginning for all of us. Sankranti is the first festival of new year. Wearing black clothes traditionally symbolizes keeping body warm in winter. On the other hand, looking at its positive perspective, its significance is to protect oneself from all external negative energies. Making oneself confident and in self control and power. It’s a symbol of grace and individuality. It protects and empowers oneself from within the soul keeping it calm, stable, poised which ultimately leads to a blessed soul.
Black colored clothes keep the body warm as the festival is coming at winter season.the colour also suits to every one and when a design is add to it it looks too attractive.BBlack is a very bright colour
It is to break down the superstition belief that black is not worn on auspicious day as this..It is that heart only should be pure and colourful and dress does not have any influence over it.So any occasions black can also be worn if one likes it.
Wearing Black saree as it is all favorite colour.there wont be any women who dont like black with combined colour. its a georgous clolour. which keeps warm for the body as this is winter season.
To keep body warm,bcoz the festival of Sankranti falls in winter season & this color is absorb heat.