When is ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ 2025?

In 2025, ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ falls on ಮಂಗಳವಾರ, ಜನವರಿ 14, 2025.

What are the ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ puja rituals?

At sunrise, take a holy dip in the Ganga or a nearby river if possible.; Offer water and flowers to the Sun facing east; chant Surya mantras.; Donate khichdi, til, and jaggery to the needy and to priests.; Fly kites (North and West); prepare and share til-gur and Pongal.

What to eat on ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?

Til-gur (sesame-jaggery), Khichdi, Pongal, Pitha (Bengal), Undhiyu (Gujarat)

What should you do on ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?

Take a holy dip if possible; Eat til and jaggery; Donate food or clothes

What should you avoid on ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?

Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not waste food

Which deity is worshipped on ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ is dedicated to ಸೂರ್ಯ.

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ 2025 (Makar Sankranti)

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ Significance & Spiritual Meaning

ಸೂರ್ಯ ಧನು ರಾಶಿಯಿಂದ ಮಕರ ರಾಶಿಗೆ ಪ್ರವೇಶಿಸುವ ದಿನ — ಉತ್ತರಾಯಣ ಪುಣ್ಯಕಾಲದ ಆರಂಭ. ಸುಗ್ಗಿಯ ಹಬ್ಬ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಳ್ಳು-ಬೆಲ್ಲ ಹಂಚುವ ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯ — "ಎಳ್ಳು ಬೆಲ್ಲ ತಿಂದು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಮಾತಾಡಿ" ಎನ್ನುವ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಉಕ್ತಿ. ತಮಿಳುನಾಡಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪೊಂಗಲ್, ಪಂಜಾಬ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಲೋಹಡಿ ಎಂದು ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ.

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ Mythology & Legend

According to the Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah chose this day to leave his body because dying during Uttarayana is considered meritorious. The Ganga is said to have descended to earth on this day. It also celebrates the end of the winter solstice.

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ 2025 Puja Rituals & Vidhi

At sunrise, take a holy dip in the Ganga or a nearby river if possible.
Offer water and flowers to the Sun facing east; chant Surya mantras.
Donate khichdi, til, and jaggery to the needy and to priests.
Fly kites (North and West); prepare and share til-gur and Pongal.
Eat til and jaggery for good health and prosperity.

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

oṃ sūryāya namaḥ

Salutations to Surya

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Til-gur (sesame-jaggery)
●Khichdi
●Pongal
●Pitha (Bengal)
●Undhiyu (Gujarat)
●Payasam

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ Regional Celebrations across India

North India(मकर संक्रांति)

Kite flying, khichdi donation

Tamil Nadu(பொங்கல்)

Pongal, bull festival

Bengal(পৌষ পার্বণ)

Poush Parbon

Gujarat(उत्तरायण)

Uttarayan kite festival

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Take a holy dip if possible
✓Eat til and jaggery
✓Donate food or clothes
✓Fly kites safely

Don'ts

✗Avoid inauspicious activities
✗Do not waste food

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ — Frequently Asked Questions

What is ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?: ಸೂರ್ಯ ಧನು ರಾಶಿಯಿಂದ ಮಕರ ರಾಶಿಗೆ ಪ್ರವೇಶಿಸುವ ದಿನ — ಉತ್ತರಾಯಣ ಪುಣ್ಯಕಾಲದ ಆರಂಭ.
When is ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ 2025?: In 2025, ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ falls on ಮಂಗಳವಾರ, ಜನವರಿ 14, 2025.
What are the ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ puja rituals?: At sunrise, take a holy dip in the Ganga or a nearby river if possible.; Offer water and flowers to the Sun facing east; chant Surya mantras.; Donate khichdi, til, and jaggery to the needy and to priests.; Fly kites (North and West); prepare and share til-gur and Pongal.
What to eat on ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?: Til-gur (sesame-jaggery), Khichdi, Pongal, Pitha (Bengal), Undhiyu (Gujarat)
What should you do on ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?: Take a holy dip if possible; Eat til and jaggery; Donate food or clothes
What should you avoid on ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?: Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not waste food
Which deity is worshipped on ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?: ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ is dedicated to ಸೂರ್ಯ.

Upcoming ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

Date	Day	Moonrise Time	Special Name
ಜನ 14,2027	ಗುರುವಾರ	10:46 am	—
ಜನ 15,2027	ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ	11:17 am	—

ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ 2025