Ghee Sankranti | घी संक्रांति

The state of Uttarakhand is known for its culture and tradition. Ghee Sankranti is famous among such traditional festivals. Ghee Sankranti is also called Ghee Tyaar, Ghyu Tyaar, Ghu Sankranti and Olgia in the regional language. Eating ghee on the day of Ghee Sankranti has special significance.

When and how is Ghee Sankranti celebrated

• Ghee Sankranti festival is celebrated on the first date of Bhado month.
• People first fill a bowl with ghee and offer it as bhog, then after that they prepare different types of dishes and offer bhog.
• The festival of Ghee Sankranti is celebrated with great pomp in the state of Uttarakhand.

Folk beliefs associated with Ghee Sankranti festival

• On this day, it is customary to eat Bedu Roti / Bedwa Roti (bread filled with urad dal) with butter or ghee.
• On this festival, the farmers first offer olg of gabe (arbi leaves), corn, curd, ghee, butter etc. to the village deity.
• Olag is also given to Pandits, priests and relatives.

More information about Ghee Sankranti

• Basically it is a seasonal festival. Which is celebrated enthusiastically by farmers and cattle rearers associated with farming.
• On this day, women of village houses apply fresh butter on the head of their children. They also wish for their long life.
• The farmers of the village used to offer fruits, vegetables and vegetables grown in their fields to the royal court. This was called the custom of Olag.
• Irrespective of the family background of the person, on this day it is mandatory for everyone to apply ghee or butter on the head and use it in food.
• In Kumaon division, this seasonal festival is called 'Olagiya'. Gifts are given on this festival, hence the special gift was called Olag. In old times, these gifts were given by the farmers here to their landowners and the government. According to ancient folk beliefs, on this day the son-in-law also gave gifts (olg) to his in-laws.