Makar Sankranti 2026: Date, Auspicious Timings, Rituals & Significance Revealed!

• Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on Wednesday, January 14, as Surya Dev enters Makar Rashi at 03:13 PM.
• The festival is also known as Khichdi and Uttarayan, marking the Sun's transition from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan.
• Auspicious timings for Punya Kaal are 03:13 PM to 05:45 PM, with Maha Punya Kaal from 03:13 PM to 04:58 PM.
• Rituals include holy dips, donations of food grains, sesame, jaggery, warm clothes, and consuming Khichdi and sesame ladoos.
• Worshiping Surya Dev on this day strengthens the Sun in one's horoscope, bringing career advancement, fame, and spiritual merit.

Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti 2026 on Jan 14 marks Sun's Uttarayan, bringing spiritual merit and prosperity.