Makar Sankranti 2026: Donate for Luck, Avoid Costly Mistakes

• Makar Sankranti is celebrated when the Sun God enters Capricorn from Sagittarius, marking Uttarayana.
• Donating on Makar Sankranti is believed to bring merit, overcome difficulties, and receive divine grace.
• Guruji Vinod Kulkarni advises donating items like sesame seeds, clothes, cows, gold-silver, rice, pulses, and Saptadhanya (seven grains) with a pure mind.
• Saptadhanya donation is believed to pacify the Navagrahas and bring stability and positivity.
• Avoid brushing teeth, speaking harshly, cutting grass, milking animals, and consuming non-vegetarian food, alcohol, garlic-onion, or heavy meals on this day.

Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti is auspicious for donations like Saptadhanya to attract luck and avoid specific actions for prosperity.