मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः — महत्त्वम्
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara). It is a harvest festival and the beginning of Uttarayana (northward movement of the Sun), considered highly auspicious.
मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः — महत्त्वम्
According to the Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah chose this day to leave his body because dying during Uttarayana is considered meritorious. The Ganga is said to have descended to earth on this day. It also celebrates the end of the winter solstice.
मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः — पूजाविधिः
- At sunrise, take a holy dip in the Ganga or a nearby river if possible.
- Offer water and flowers to the Sun facing east; chant Surya mantras.
- Donate khichdi, til, and jaggery to the needy and to priests.
- Fly kites (North and West); prepare and share til-gur and Pongal.
- Eat til and jaggery for good health and prosperity.
मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः — मन्त्राः
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Til-gur (sesame-jaggery)
- ●Khichdi
- ●Pongal
- ●Pitha (Bengal)
- ●Undhiyu (Gujarat)
- ●Payasam
मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः — अन्यनामानि
North India(मकर संक्रांति)
Kite flying, khichdi donation
Tamil Nadu(பொங்கல்)
Pongal, bull festival
Bengal(পৌষ পার্বণ)
Poush Parbon
Gujarat(उत्तरायण)
Uttarayan kite festival
मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Take a holy dip if possible
- ✓Eat til and jaggery
- ✓Donate food or clothes
- ✓Fly kites safely
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not waste food
मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः — FAQ
- मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः किम् अस्ति?
- Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara).
- मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः 2027 वर्षे कदा?
- 2027 वर्षे मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः Friday, January 15, 2027 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः पूजाविधिः का?
- At sunrise, take a holy dip in the Ganga or a nearby river if possible.; Offer water and flowers to the Sun facing east; chant Surya mantras.; Donate khichdi, til, and jaggery to the needy and to priests.; Fly kites (North and West); prepare and share til-gur and Pongal.
- मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Til-gur (sesame-jaggery), Khichdi, Pongal, Pitha (Bengal), Undhiyu (Gujarat)
- मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Take a holy dip if possible; Eat til and jaggery; Donate food or clothes
- मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not waste food
- मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः Surya देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
मकर सङ्क्रान्तिः is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 | Friday | 11:17 am | — |