Makar Sankranti 2026: Yellow Forbidden, But Gold and Turmeric Are Auspicious!

• Makar Sankranti 2026, celebrated on January 14, will see Goddess Sankranti adorned in yellow, making yellow attire inauspicious for humans.
• Astrologers advise against wearing yellow clothes, sarees, bangles, bindis, or purses on this day.
• Despite yellow being forbidden, wearing gold jewelry is permitted as it's associated with Jupiter and Sun, and considered an adornment, not clothing.
• Turmeric, though yellow, is auspicious and its use in rituals like Haldi-Kumkum is not prohibited.
• Wearing black or dark-colored sarees is preferable, especially in Maharashtra, due to its heat-absorbing properties and the Sun entering Saturn's zodiac sign; red, orange, or green are also auspicious alternatives.

Why It Matters: Avoid yellow attire on Makar Sankranti 2026, but gold jewelry and turmeric use are auspicious and permitted.