Every year, many people are confused about whether Makar Sankranti falls on January 14th or January 15th. So, let’s clarify here which day is auspicious for Makar Sankranti in 2026.
Date and Auspicious Time
In 2026, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14th. The auspicious period for this day will begin at 3:13 PM. The most auspicious period (Maha Punya Kaal) will be from 3:13 PM to 4:58 PM.
According to the scriptures, bathing, donating, and performing puja during this period yields manifold blessings.
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It is believed that making donations during this auspicious time brings eternal merit and ushers in happiness and prosperity in the devotee’s life.
Makar Sankranti Pooja Rituals
On the day of Makar Sankranti, wake up in the auspicious time in the morning and take a bath in a holy river or lake. If this is not possible, you can bathe at home. While bathing, recite the following mantra:
गंगे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वति।
नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरी जलऽस्मिन्सन्निधिं कुरु।।
ॐ अपवित्र: पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थां गतोपि वा।
य: स्मरेत् पुण्डरीकाक्षं स: बाह्याभंतर: शुचि:।।
“ॐ सूर्याय नमः” मंत्र का जाप करें
After bathing, take a copper vessel and fill it with clean water for the worship of Lord Sun. Facing east, offer the water to the Sun God. While offering the water, devoutly chant the mantra “ॐ सूर्याय नमः”.
Afterward, offer sesame seed ladoos, khichdi, and other dishes to the Sun God.
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