मकरसंक्रान्तिः Significance & Spiritual Meaning
सूर्यस्य धनुराशितः मकरराशौ प्रवेशस्य दिनम् — उत्तरायणपुण्यकालस्य आरम्भः। शस्यसंग्रहस्य पर्व; कृतज्ञतायाः दिनम्। उत्तरभारते तिलगुडस्य व्यञ्जनानि, पतङ्गोड्डयनं, गङ्गास्नानं च प्रमुखपरम्पराः। तमिलनाडौ पोङ्गल इति, पञ्जाबे लोहरी इति, गुजरातदेशे उत्तरायणम् इति विभिन्ननामभिः पाल्यते। सूर्याय अर्घ्यं पितृभ्यः तर्पणं च विशेषमहत्त्वयुक्ते।
मकरसंक्रान्तिः Mythology & Legend
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.
मकरसंक्रान्तिः 2027 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- 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.
मकरसंक्रान्तिः Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
मकरसंक्रान्तिः Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Til-gur (sesame-jaggery)
- ●Khichdi
- ●Pongal
- ●Pitha (Bengal)
- ●Undhiyu (Gujarat)
- ●Payasam
मकरसंक्रान्तिः Regional Celebrations across India
North India(मकर संक्रांति)
Kite flying, khichdi donation
Tamil Nadu(பொங்கல்)
Pongal, bull festival
Bengal(পৌষ পার্বণ)
Poush Parbon
Gujarat(उत्तरायण)
Uttarayan kite festival
मकरसंक्रान्तिः Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Take a holy dip if possible
- ✓Eat til and jaggery
- ✓Donate food or clothes
- ✓Fly kites safely
Don'ts
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not waste food
मकरसंक्रान्तिः — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is मकरसंक्रान्तिः?
- सूर्यस्य धनुराशितः मकरराशौ प्रवेशस्य दिनम् — उत्तरायणपुण्यकालस्य आरम्भः। शस्यसंग्रहस्य पर्व; कृतज्ञतायाः दिनम्। उत्तरभारते तिलगुडस्य व्यञ्जनानि, पतङ्गोड्डयनं, गङ्गास्नानं च प्रमुखपरम्पराः। तमिलनाडौ पोङ्गल इति, पञ्जाबे लोहरी इति, गुजरातदेशे उत्तरायणम् इति विभिन्ननामभिः पाल्यते। सूर्याय अर्घ्यं पितृभ्यः तर्पणं च विशेषमहत्त्वयुक्ते।
- When is मकरसंक्रान्तिः 2027?
- In 2027, मकरसंक्रान्तिः falls on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
- What are the मकरसंक्रान्तिः puja rituals?
- 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.
- What to eat on मकरसंक्रान्तिः?
- Til-gur (sesame-jaggery), Khichdi, Pongal, Pitha (Bengal), Undhiyu (Gujarat)
- What should you do on मकरसंक्रान्तिः?
- Take a holy dip if possible; Eat til and jaggery; Donate food or clothes
- What should you avoid on मकरसंक्रान्तिः?
- Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not waste food
- Which deity is worshipped on मकरसंक्रान्तिः?
- मकरसंक्रान्तिः is dedicated to सूर्यः.
Upcoming मकरसंक्रान्तिः Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
मकरसंक्रान्तिः 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 14, 2027 | Thursday | 10:46 am | — |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Friday | 11:17 am | — |