Makar Sankranti is a significant Hindu festival celebrated during the mid-harvest season.
It signals the end of winter and the start of a new season with longer days.
This festival, also known as Uttarayan, honors Lord Surya, the sun god, and is considered highly auspicious.
Engaging in spiritual activities like bathing in holy rivers and donating to those in need is thought to cleanse the soul and create positive karma.
Date And Timings
This year, Makar Sankranti will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
History
The festival’s roots can be found in Hindu mythology, where Sankranti was a deity who defeated the demon Sankarasur the day after Makar Sankranti, also known as Karidin or Kinkrant.
Significance
On Makar Sankranti, devotees wake up early, around sunrise, and begin their day with a dip in a sacred river like the Ganga, Kaveri, or Krishna, along with prayers and chants.
This ritual bath is believed to wash away sins and bring good fortune for the new day that starts today.
Since it’s considered a lucky day, many individuals choose to give charity and donations to those in need.
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