Sankranthi in Seattle

Happy Sankranthi, Pongal, and Lohri. A popular festival in India and among Indians globally, Sankranthi has a lot of significance on social, cultural and economic fronts. We are excited to bring you a special feature on Sankranthi celebrations within Seattle. Enjoy!

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Sankranthi Message by Dr. Udaya Bhaskar Deekshit Parasaram

Sankranti marks Sun's journey to the northern hemisphere. The winter season ceases and spring season starts. Our bodies will have a chemical reaction with the sun rays and we become healthy. Many people pray to Sun during this time of the year. I would like to share an article that I recently read. Surya, the Sun, is considered as the only visible form of God that can be seen every day.

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Participate in Surya Namaskar Yagna to stay fit and healthy.

Sankranthi Events in Greater Seattle

• Washington Telugu Samithi Sankranthi celebrations - Saturday January 12th from 2PM to 6PM
• Mahrashtra Mandal Makara Sankranthi Celebrations - Saturday January 12th from 4PM to 8PM.
• Sankranthi Celebrations by HSS Balagokulam - Sunday, 13th January from 10AM to 12PM.
• Tamil Sangam Pongal Celebrations on January 29th. See seattletamilsangam.org for details.
• Sanatan Dharma Temple Maple Valley celebrating Lohri - Sunday 13th from 4PM to 6:30PM
• Seattle Yoga Marathon - Stay Fit and Be Healthy with Surya Namaskars
• Sankranthi Vedic Cultural Center, Redmond - Sunday 13th and Monday 14th from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM
• Surya Namaskara program with Veda parayana and Aruna-Prarshna at Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, Bothell Sunday, at 8am