Makar Sankranti

Surya — the Sun God

Hindu

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The solar festival marking the Sun's entry into Capricorn (Makar) — one of the few Hindu festivals on a fixed solar date, celebrated with sesame, jaggery, kite-flying, and charitable giving

Dates 2026–2027

January 14, 2026January 14, 2027

Mantra

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

Om Suryaya Namaha — I bow to the Sun God, the source of all light, warmth, and life on earth

✦ Special Note

Per Drik Panchang. Makar Sankranti 2026: Wednesday, January 14 (Sankranti moment 10:43 AM; Punya Kala 10:43 AM–5:03 PM). Makar Sankranti 2027: Thursday, January 14. This is a solar transit (Sun entering sidereal Capricorn/Makara), not a tithi — both years verified astronomically against the 270° Lahiri sidereal crossing. The tradition of 'til-gul ghya, god god bola' (take sesame-jaggery and speak sweetly) is exchanged between friends and family. Donate sesame, blankets, and warm clothing to those in need — especially important in winter. Many observe a day of fasting or eating only khichdi as a sacred offering to Surya.

Foods Allowed

Sesame and jaggery sweets — til-gur ladoo, til chikkiKhichdi (rice and dal) — the traditional Sankranti dishPeanuts and jaggerySugarcaneFresh fruitsMilk and dairy

Foods to Avoid

Non-vegetarian foodAlcoholHeavily spiced or fried food on the fast day

Meal Idea

Khichdi with ghee and til-gur ladoo — the sacred Sankranti meal eaten across India on this auspicious day

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