Makar Sankranti Shifts to January 15 for 55 Years: Astrological Reasons Revealed

• Makar Sankranti, traditionally on January 14, has shifted to January 15 due to the Sun's slowing speed.
• Astrologer Akhilesh Agrahari explains the festival is determined by the Sun's entry into Capricorn (Makar Rashi).
• The Sun's speed slows by approximately 20 minutes annually, causing a gradual date shift over 72 years.
• Until 2026, the Sun will enter Capricorn after sunrise, leading to the festival being observed on January 15 as per Sanatan Dharma.
• Historically, Makar Sankranti's date has changed, celebrated on January 12 (1792-1864), January 13 (1864-1936), and January 14 (1936-2008).

Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti will now be celebrated on January 15 for the next 55 years due to precise astrological calculations.