Makar Sankranti 2026: January 15 Confirmed by Akhandvasini Temple Priest

• Confusion arose regarding Makar Sankranti 2026 date: January 14 or 15, due to the Sun's transit.
• Priest Vishal Tiwari of Akhandvasini Temple, Patna, clarified the date.
• Sun enters Capricorn on January 14 at 9:38 PM; if Sankranti occurs after sunset, *punyakaal* is next day.
• Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on January 15 based on *Udaya Tithi* (sunrise date).
• Auspicious activities like bathing, charity, and consuming Chura-Dahi should be done on January 15 morning.

Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on January 15, as confirmed by Akhandvasini Temple Priest Vishal Tiwari.