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News India Live, Digital Desk: Winter is at its peak, and we all are huddled under the quilt, waiting for the day when the Sun God will have some mercy and the days will start getting longer. yes, we are talking Makar Sankranti (Makar Sankranti 2026) of.
Every year a common question regarding this festival is “Brother, is Sankranti on 14th or 15th?” Let us clear this confusion of yours right now.
When is Makar Sankranti 2026?
Friends, according to astrology, this festival is celebrated when Sun God enters Capricorn. Sun God in the year 2026 14 January Will transit into Capricorn in the afternoon/evening.
Because the ‘Punya Kaal’ (i.e. the most auspicious time of worship and bath) of Sankranti is considered after the Sun changes its zodiac sign, hence according to Panchang experts, Makar Sankranti 14 January 2026, Wednesday Will be celebrated.
auspicious time game
The festival is on 14th, but when to do the puja?
the most auspicious time which ‘Mahapunya Kaal’ It is said that it will start from morning till daybreak. By the way, the whole day is good for charity. We all know the importance of taking a bath in the Ganga or taking a dip in a holy river on this day, but if the river is far away, then take a bath at home by mixing a little Ganga water in the bath water, the thing is the same.
Khichdi, kite and tradition
This festival is also called ‘Khichdi’ in many places. Why? Because on this day there is a custom of eating dal-rice khichdi and donating it. And yes, how can they forget the colorful kites flying in the sky? The noise of “Kai Po Che” on the rooftops and the sweetness of sesame laddus are the life of this festival.
Scientifically speaking, this is the day when the Sun Uttarayan (Uttarayan), that is, the cold starts to subside and there is a hint of summer. This is the time to give new energy to the body.
Donate, but wholeheartedly
on Makar Sankranti Donation Is of great importance. It is said that donations given on this day are returned a hundredfold. You can donate black sesame seeds, blankets (warm clothes), khichdi ingredients (dal, rice), jaggery and ghee. According to astrology, black sesame is the symbol of Shani Dev and jaggery is the symbol of Surya Dev. The union of these two brings peace in life.
So friends, start preparing. Buy kites and ask your mother to make sesame laddus right away. May this festival bring brightness and light in your life like the sun!
