Makar Sankranti

Description : The day of Sankranti is dedicated to Lord Surya (i.e. Sun God) and this day is considered significant to worship Surya Deva. Although there are twelve Sankranti in Hindu calendar but Makar Sankranti is the most significant among all Sankranti(s) due to its religious significance. [...more]

Also Called : Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayana, Maghi, Makar Sankramana, Magh Bihu

Significance : the Sun transits from Dhanu Rashi to Makar Rashi

Deity(s) : Lord Surya
Key Rituals : Kite flying, Surya Deva worshipping
Mythological Figures : Lord Surya

2018 Makar Sankranti date : January 14 (Sunday)
2019 Makar Sankranti date : January 15 (Tuesday)

2020 Makar Sankranti date : January 15 (Wednesday)

2021 Makar Sankranti date : January 14 (Thursday)

Hindu Calendar Date :
Purnimanta - Shashthi of Paush month (Shukla Paksha)
Amanta - Shashthi of Paush month (Shukla Paksha)

2020 Makar Sankranti Muhurta :

Delhi - 07:19 to 12:30

Noida - 07:19 to 12:30

Pune - 07:14 to 12:44

Jaipur - 07:21 to 12:36

Chennai - 06:39 to 12:18

Mumbai - 07:19 to 12:48

Kolkata - 06:23 to 11:46

Gurgaon - 07:20 to 12:31

Hyderabad - 06:53 to 12:25

Bengaluru - 06:49 to 12:29

Ahmedabad - 07:27 to 12:49