Know the date, auspicious time and its importance

makar sankranti There is a special festival of Hindu religion, which happens every year. 14 or 15 January Is celebrated. This is the first big festival of the year and is celebrated in honor of the Sun God. transit in capricorn It is celebrated on the day of. From this day the Sun becomes Uttarayan, due to which the days become longer and the cold starts decreasing. on Makar Sankranti Ganga bath and charity Has special importance. This festival is considered special for the arrival of new crop and charity.

Date and auspicious time of Makar Sankranti 2025

When will Makar Sankranti 2025 be celebrated?

Makar Sankranti in the year 2025 14 January Will be celebrated. Although there is often confusion regarding the date, this year according to astrological calculations, this festival will be celebrated on 14th January only.

Auspicious time for bathing in Ganga and donating

• Auspicious time: Morning at 9:03 from evening at 5:46 pm till.
• Period of Punya Kaal: 8 hours 42 minutes.
• Maha Punya Kaal:
  • Morning at 9:03 From at 10:48 till.
  • This duration will be 1 hour 45 minutes.

During this period, bathing in Ganga, worshiping Lord Surya and donating are considered extremely auspicious.

Importance of Makar Sankranti

Festival of worship of Sun God

on Makar Sankranti god sun Is worshipped. This is the day of the sun Dakshinayan to Uttarayan It is a symbol of moving towards.

• With the Sun becoming Uttarayan, the days become longer and the nights become shorter.
• this festival new crop It also marks the arrival of , which is considered a symbol of prosperity.

Importance of bathing in Ganga and donation

• on this day Ganga, Yamuna And bathing in other holy rivers is beneficial.
• It is believed that by donating on this day, one gets manifold virtue.
• Donating sesame, jaggery, khichdi and clothes has special significance.

Scientific and Astrological Perspective

According to astrology, on this day the Sun enters Capricorn, which is a symbol of auspiciousness and new energy.

Traditions related to Makar Sankranti

• There is a tradition of flying kites on this day, which is especially celebrated in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
• Khichdi, sesame-jaggery laddus, and gajak are consumed.
• A day before Makar Sankranti in Punjab and Haryana Lohri The festival of is celebrated.