Makar Sankranti 2026: Auspicious Timings for Bathing, Donations, and Puja on January 15

• Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on Thursday, January 15, due to the Sun's transit into Capricorn after sunset on January 14.
• Brahma Muhurat (05:27 AM - 06:21 AM) is the most auspicious time for bathing on Makar Sankranti.
• After bathing, worship Surya Dev and donate grains, clothes, fruits, sesame seeds, and jaggery.
• Key auspicious timings include Shubh-Uttam Muhurat (07:15 AM - 08:34 AM), Abhijit Muhurat (12:10 PM - 12:52 PM), and Vijay Muhurat (02:16 PM - 02:58 PM).
• Avoid undertaking any auspicious work during Rahukaal, which is from 01:50 PM to 03:08 PM.

Why It Matters: Plan your Makar Sankranti rituals on January 15 around the auspicious timings for maximum benefit.