Makar Sankranti 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits
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Makar Sankranti 2026Marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara).
festival
Makar Sankranti 2026
religion
Hinduism, Jainism
Date
14-01-2026
day
Wednesday
Muhurat time
08:54 AM to 05:56 PM
Duration
21
Festival Date14 Jan, 2026
Makar Sankranti
Today Date03 Mar, 2026
Makar Sankranti
Time Remaining
Why we Celebrate Makar Sankranti ?
Sun enters Capricorn, signaling the end of winter solstice. Makar Sankranti marks the sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and signifies the end of the winter solstice. It is celebrated as a harvest festival across India, symbolizing new beginnings and prosperity.
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Makar Sankranti 2026 : Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Importance
Significance of Makar Sankranti 2026
Makar Sankranti 2026 marks the sun’s transition into Makara (Capricorn). It signals longer days and the end of winter darkness. Spiritually it honors Surya, the Sun God, and the cycle of time. Culturally it blends harvest joy, charity, and family reunion. People bathe, offer prayers, fly kites, and share tilgul, a sesame sweet. 🪔🌅
Makar Sankranti 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing
| Tithi | Makara Sankranti |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu (approx) |
| Sunrise | 06:15 IST |
| Sunset | 18:45 IST |
| Auspicious Timing | 08:00–10:30 IST |
| Date | 14 January 2026 |
Traditions & Rituals of Makar Sankranti 2026
- Take holy dips in rivers or sacred waters at dawn. 🛁
- Prepare and share tilgul (sesame laddoos) with family and neighbors. 🍬
- Fly colorful kites in clear skies at local fairs. 🪁
- Decorate homes with rangoli and light lamps to welcome the Sun. 🪔
Remedies to Perform on Makar Sankranti 2026
- Action: Offer sesame seeds and jaggery to deities and elders.
Benefit: Fosters gratitude and strengthens family harmony. - Action: Donate or serve food to those in need.
Benefit: Purifies the mind and nurtures generosity. - Action: Light a lamp and recite a short prayer for health.
Benefit: Invites positive energy and well-being.
Mantras & Chants on Makar Sankranti 2026
Mantra 1: Om Suryaya Namaha
Significance: Invokes Surya for energy, vitality, and clear vision.
Mantra 2: Om Adityaya Namaha
Significance: Invokes Aditya for health, warmth, and spiritual clarity.
Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Makar Sankranti 2026
- Keep vrat simple with fruits, milk, nuts, and sesame sweets; break after puja.
- Eat tilgul and seasonal fruits; avoid heavy or non-vegetarian foods during fasting.
- Hydrate with warm water or herbal tea; avoid caffeinated drinks.
Dos and Don’ts on Makar Sankranti 2026
- Do: Take a holy dip in rivers or sacred waters at dawn. 🛁
- Do: Offer prayers to Surya and share tilgul with family and neighbors. 🙏
- Do: Prepare and distribute sesame laddus as prasad. 🧁
- Dont: Waste food or prasadam. 🚫🍽️
- Dont: Pollute rivers or water bodies with waste. 🚫💧
- Dont: Fly unsafe kites or use dangerous strings. 🚫🪁
Charity and Donations
Joy Stories Foundations
Joy Story Foundation is a section-8, non-profit organization founded in November 2019, registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It aspires to build stories around “Joy for Everyone” by practicing the values of collective philanthropy and by maintaining utmost transparency in order to achieve it. Our vision is to ensure that we do our bit to free the world of gloom, sorrow, deprivation, pessimism, and pain by inducing small positive moments to bring joy in the world. And we would go to any extent to achieve that, irrespective of geographical boundaries, religion, age, color or need. Our giving would be completely unbiased, non- religious and non-political.
Donation Links
https://joystoryfoundation.org/Upcoming Festivals
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Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s transition into Makara (Capricorn) and the northward journey of Surya, described in Hindu astronomy as the Sun’s auspicious return after the winter solstice. It is associated with Surya, the Sun God, who is worshipped with lamps and offerings to welcome longer days and the renewal of light. The festival blends mythic significance with harvest traditions, celebrated across regions with various customs and feasts.
Devotees bathe, invoke Surya with a small sun symbol, offer til (sesame), jaggery, flowers and water, and chant Surya mantras; many observe fasting or a light meal during the puja.
In 2026, Makara Sankranti is observed around Jan 14, but regional calendars vary with tithi, nakshatra and muhurat, so some communities may celebrate on Jan 15.
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