When is Makar Sankranti this year? On 14th or 15th January?

Makar Sankranti, a revered ancient festival, marks the Sun's entry into Capricorn on January 14, 2026, ushering in Uttarayan. This solar-based celebration involves sacred baths, charity, and Sun God worship, symbolizing purity and rejuvenation. Despite minor calendar variations, the primary observance remains on the 14th, celebrating celestial and agricultural cycles.

When is Makar Sankranti this year? On 14th or 15th January?
Makar Sankranti, a revered ancient festival, marks the Sun's entry into Capricorn on January 14, 2026, ushering in Uttarayan. This solar-based celebration involves sacred baths, charity, and Sun God worship, symbolizing purity and rejuvenation. Despite minor calendar variations, the primary observance remains on the 14th, celebrating celestial and agricultural cycles.