Makar Sankranti 2026: January 15th Auspicious for Celebrations, Know Muhurat and Significance
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News18•14-01-2026, 07:42
Makar Sankranti 2026: January 15th Auspicious for Celebrations, Know Muhurat and Significance
- •Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on January 15th, Thursday, as the Punya Kaal falls on this day.
- •Surya Dev enters Capricorn at 9:20 PM on January 14th, but due to scriptural beliefs, the auspicious period shifts to the next morning.
- •On Makar Sankranti, people bathe and donate grains, sesame seeds, jaggery, and clothes; donating black sesame is highly significant.
- •The festival marks Surya Dev's transition from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan, signifying the beginning of longer days and the 'day of the gods'.
- •Auspicious timings for January 15th include Brahma Muhurat (05:27 AM - 06:21 AM) and Abhijit Muhurat (12:10 PM - 12:52 PM) for rituals.
Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti 2026 is on January 15th, marking Uttarayan and an auspicious time for donations and rituals.
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