Is Makar Sankranti 2025 On January 14 Or 15? Know The Correct Date

Makar Sankranti is an ancient Hindu festive that marks the transition of the Sun into the wheel sign of Capricorn (known as Makara in Sanskrit). The traditional festival is nearly associated with crop, kite- flying, and artistic fests. It also marks the morning of longer days as the sun moves northward, known as Uttarayan. If you have doubt on when is Makar Sankranti in 2025, get the correct date here.

The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated in various states of India and it is known as Makar Sankranti by the people of Uttar Pradesh, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Maghi in Haryana and Punjab and Paush Sankranti in Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, West.

Meanwhile, according to the panchang, the Sun will rise at 7:15 am on the day of the festival. Also, the Brahma muhurat will last from 5:27 am to 6:21 am, the Abhijit muhurat is from 12:09 pm to 12:51 pm, and the Vijaya muhurat is from 2:15 pm to 2:57 pm.

For those celebrating Makar Sankranti 2025 Date January 14, wake up beforehand on the day of the festival to take a bath and offer water containing red flowers and rice grains to the Sun. also, people observe this festival by making donations like new grains, robes, implements, sesame seeds, and ghee.

Beyond its astronomical roots, Makar Sankranti has a profound spiritual significance for people of India. The shift of the Sun symbolises a trip toward enlightenment and spiritual awakening. Addicts view this transition as a seasonable moment to relieve themselves of negativity, embracing positivity and godly blessings.

The day also symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, well over wrong, and hope over despair. The festival is a time for renewal, gratefulness, and the festivity of life's bounties.

In the southern countries, particularly Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal. The most important dish of the festival is Pongal, which is made with recently gathered rice, lentils and jaggery.