Jan 14, 2026: Makar Sankranti & 4 Major Festivals Align; Rare Shattila Ekadashi Coincidence

• January 14, 2026, marks a rare confluence of five major festivals: Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, Makaravilakku, and Shattila Ekadashi.
• Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on January 14, with the Sun entering Makara Rashi at 3:13 PM, signifying holy baths, donations, and Sun worship.
• Pongal, a four-day South Indian harvest festival, and Uttarayan, Gujarat's famous kite festival, also fall on January 14, 2026.
• Kerala's Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, known for Makara Jyothi, commences on Makar Sankranti.
• Shattila Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, coincides with Makar Sankranti on January 14, 2026, a rare event happening after 23 years.

Why It Matters: January 14, 2026, will be a uniquely auspicious day with five major festivals, including a rare Shattila Ekadashi coincidence.