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Makar Sankranti
मकर संक्रांति
The Sun's northward journey (uttarayana) begins — marking the end of dark days and the start of warmth, harvest, and spiritual auspiciousness.
Wednesday, 14 January 2026Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makar)Deity · Surya (Sun)
Recommended rituals
- 1Bathe in a holy river at sunrise
- 2Donate til (sesame), gud (jaggery), khichdi
- 3Worship the Sun with arghya
- 4Fly kites — symbolic of rising aspirations
- 5Recite Aditya Hridayam Stotram
Mantra
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
Recite 108 times during the festival's auspicious window.
What is auspicious on this day
- ✓All Vedic sacraments
- ✓Death rites postponed during Dakshinayana
- ✓Spiritual study and tapas