Every year Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the month of January. This festival is dedicated to the Hindu religious sun god Surya. [5][28] This significance of Surya is traceable to the Vedic texts, particularly …

3 days ago · Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated in January that marks the entrance of the Sun into the Hindu astrological sign of makara (Capricorn) and the beginning of the Sun’s northward …

4 days ago · Makar Sankranti: Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated every year in January? Discover its scientific, spiritual, and cultural importance, the meaning of Uttarayan, harvest traditions, charity, and …

6 days ago · When is Makar Sankranti 2026? According to Drik Panchang, in 2026, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14, 2026 on Wednesday.

6 days ago · Learn the meaning of Makar Sankranti (Makara Sankranti) and Uttarayan, why people fly kites, share sesame-jaggery sweets, and mark a harvest season—with an inclusive, modern take …

5 days ago · Makar Sankranti 2026: Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayana, Makara, or simply Sankranti, is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated throughout India and Nepal. Marking the Sun’s entry...

4 days ago · Makar Sankranti brings together India’s diverse cultures through a shared celebration of the Sun and harvest. Known by different names across states, the festival carries one message of unity, …

Makar Sankranti is a festival interlaced with astronomy, mythology, and the enduring cycles of harvest. It honors the sun's northward journey, marking a time of light, abundance, and spiritual renewal. Let’s …

Jan 9, 2026 · Makar Sankranti 2025 will be celebrated on January 15. Learn the significance of Makar Sankranti, festival rituals, legends, and regional traditions including Lohri, Pongal, Magh Mela, and …

Unlike many Indian festivals that follow the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti is based on the solar calendar, which makes its date almost fixed every year. Celebrated with joy, gratitude, and...