Makar Sankranti
Fri, 15 January 2027
Happy Makar Sankranti! May the Sun's northward journey bring warmth, health and new beginnings.
Significance
A solar festival when the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) rashi, beginning the auspicious Uttarayana. Celebrated as Pongal, Lohri, Uttarayan, Bihu and Khichdi across India.
Traditional rituals
- Holy dip and Surya arghya
- Til-gud sweets and khichdi
- Kite flying (Gujarat) and daan
Do's
- Take a holy bath and offer arghya to Surya. Scriptural tradition
- Share til-gud: 'Tilgul ghya, god god bola'. Regional / family custom
- Donate sesame, jaggery, blankets and khichdi. Scriptural tradition
Don'ts
- Avoid glass-coated manja that injures birds and people. Lifestyle & wellbeing
- Don't fly kites on rooftops without safety. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ayurvedic connection
Sesame and jaggery are warming and nourishing for Vata in Shishira (winter) — a perfect example of seasonal food in Indian tradition.
Mantraॐ घृणि सूर्याय नमः
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.