From khichdi to bathing and charity, many special rituals are being made this year during the holy period:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The month of January seems incomplete without the sweet winter sunshine, the echoing sound of ‘wo kata’ and the fragrance of sesame and jaggery. We are talking about the first big festival of the year, Makar Sankranti. Every year there is a little confusion regarding this festival whether it will be celebrated on 14th January or 15th January?

If you are also confused about this matter, then let us understand it together and know what is the right time of Punya Kaal this time.

After all, what is the matter of 14 and 15?
Actually, Makar Sankranti is the moment when Sun God moves out of Sagittarius and enters Capricorn. According to the Hindu calendar and astronomy, this transit of the Sun is taking place on January 14 this year i.e. in 2026. Therefore, most of the scholars believe that 14th January this year is the day when Makar Sankranti will be celebrated with full enthusiasm.

Punya Kaal and Mahapunya Kaal: When the results of worship increase
It is said in religious scriptures that donations made during ‘Punya Kaal’ during Sankranti and bathing in holy rivers give inexhaustible virtues. On Makar Sankranti of 2026, the auspicious period will start from morning itself, which will last till evening. But if you are looking for ‘Mahapunya Kaal’, then the time which is around noon is especially fruitful.

Charity and traditions: What will be auspicious to do?
This festival is not just a symbol of dishes but also of our generosity. While in North India it is called ‘Khichdi’, in the South it is called ‘Pongal’. Donating black urad dal, rice, jaggery and black sesame seeds on this day is considered most auspicious. Also, it is believed that bathing in flowing water on this day destroys all past troubles.

Special Yoga on Sankranti 2026
This time’s Makar Sankranti is very special from the point of view of astrology because the coordination of the planets with the constellations is giving very auspicious signs. If you are thinking of starting a new work or bringing discipline in your life, then this day is like a strong foundation for it.