मकर संक्रांत — म्हत्व
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 संक्रांत — म्हत्व
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 संक्रांत — पुजा विधी
- 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 संक्रांत — मंत्र
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
मकर संक्रांत — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Til-gur (sesame-jaggery)
- ●Khichdi
- ●Pongal
- ●Pitha (Bengal)
- ●Undhiyu (Gujarat)
- ●Payasam
मकर संक्रांत — हेर नांवां
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 संक्रांत — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Take a holy dip if possible
- ✓Eat til and jaggery
- ✓Donate food or clothes
- ✓Fly kites safely
करनासचें
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not waste food
मकर संक्रांत — FAQ
- मकर संक्रांत म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara).
- मकर संक्रांत 2027 केन्ना?
- 2027 वर्सा मकर संक्रांत 2027 M01 15, Fri दिसा येता.
- मकर संक्रांत पुजा विधी कितें?
- 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 संक्रांत दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Til-gur (sesame-jaggery), Khichdi, Pongal, Pitha (Bengal), Undhiyu (Gujarat)
- मकर संक्रांत दिसा कितें करचें?
- Take a holy dip if possible; Eat til and jaggery; Donate food or clothes
- मकर संक्रांत दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not waste food
- मकर संक्रांत दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- मकर संक्रांत Suryaक समर्पित.
Upcoming मकर संक्रांत Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
मकर संक्रांत 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 M01 15 | Fri | 11:17 am | — |