Quick Information
Month
January
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Solar
Deity
Surya
About Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti (मकर संक्रांति) is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. Sun enters Capricorn, harvest festival.
This festival is dedicated to Surya and follows the Solar calendar tradition. It is celebrated over 1 day, typically in January.
Muhurat & Timings
The auspicious timings for Makar Sankranti puja vary each year based on planetary positions. For accurate muhurat timings:
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Makar Sankranti include:
Til-Gur exchange
Kite flying
Holy dip
Charity
How to Celebrate
- Til-Gur exchange: An important tradition during Makar Sankranti celebrations.
- Kite flying: An important tradition during Makar Sankranti celebrations.
- Holy dip: An important tradition during Makar Sankranti celebrations.
- Charity: An important tradition during Makar Sankranti celebrations.
Regional Celebrations
Makar Sankranti is celebrated across India with special enthusiasm in:
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh
Each region has unique traditions and ways of celebrating this auspicious occasion.
Astrological Significance
From a Vedic astrology perspective, Makar Sankranti holds special importance:
- Associated with Surya's blessings and cosmic energies
- Considered auspicious for starting new ventures on this day
- Planetary alignments during this festival bring prosperity and health
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