Makar Sankranti 2027: date and muhurat

मकर संक्रांति 2027

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Makar Sankranti 2027 is on 15 January 2027, Friday.

What it is and how it is observed

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the start of its northward journey (Uttarayana). It is a harvest festival: people bathe in holy rivers, give til (sesame), jaggery, khichdi and blankets in charity, and fly kites.

How the date is fixed

the Sun's entry into sidereal Makara (Capricorn); punya kaal follows it until sunset.

Frequently asked questions

When is Makar Sankranti 2027?

Makar Sankranti 2027 is on Friday, 15 January 2027.

Why is Makar Sankranti 2027 observed on 15 Jan?

The date follows the rule: the Sun's entry into sidereal Makara (Capricorn); punya kaal follows it until sunset. In 2027 that is 15 January 2027, Friday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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