Happy Makar Sankranti. May the rising Sun bring warmth, health and new beginnings to your home. ☀️🙏
Makar Sankranti 2027: date, meaning and wishes
Friday, 15 January 2027 86 days to go
Some places observe it on 14 January 2027, because the Sun enters Capricorn after sunset on the 14th. Check your local panchang.
The Sun's northward journey, with til, gur and kites.
What Makar Sankranti means
Makar Sankranti marks the day the Sun moves into Capricorn (Makar) and begins its northward journey, Uttarayan, after which the days grow longer. It is one of the few Hindu festivals that follows the solar calendar rather than the moon.
People take a holy dip in rivers, give til, gur, khichdi and warm clothes in charity, and share til-gur laddoos. In Gujarat and Rajasthan the sky fills with colourful kites, while the same day is celebrated as Pongal, Magh Bihu and Khichdi in other parts of India.
Rituals and puja
- A holy dip in a river at sunrise
- Daan of til, gur, khichdi and warm clothes
- Eating til-gur laddoos and khichdi
- Flying kites with family and neighbours
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Frequently asked questions
When is Makar Sankranti in 2027?
Most calendars list Makar Sankranti on 15 January 2027. Some places observe it on 14 January because the Sun enters Capricorn after sunset on the 14th.
What is Makar Sankranti called in different states?
It is Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Magh Bihu in Assam, Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and Sankranti in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.