Makar Sankranti is one of the biggest festivals of Hindu religion. Every year it is celebrated with great pomp. Many people also recognize it by the name of Khichdi. There is some confusion regarding the date and auspicious time of this festival in the year 2026.
If you are also wondering whether to celebrate the festival of Sankranti on 14 January or 15 January? So, let us know when the Sun is transiting and when this great festival will be celebrated as per the calculations of the Panchang.
According to calendar calculations, on January 14 at 9:03 am, Sun God will move out of Sagittarius and transit into Capricorn. In such a situation, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on this day.
Talking about the importance of Makar Sankranti, it is believed that from this day the Sun becomes Uttarayan. This is considered to be a sign of the beginning of the day of the gods because Kharmas ends at this time. Auspicious works like marriage, house warming, Mundan Sanskar start from this day. January 14, 2026 is Wednesday, hence it is considered very auspicious in terms of happiness and prosperity.
On Makar Sankranti, Mahapunyakal will start from 8:40 and will continue till 9:04. The time of Punya Kaal is being said to be 8.42 minutes. If you want to take bath in Ganga then its auspicious time will be from 9:03 to 10:48 in the morning.
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