Makar Sankranti 2026: January 14 or 15? Unraveling Dahi Chura's Special Tradition

• Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated on January 14, as Lord Surya enters Capricorn at 3:07 PM.
• The auspicious period (Mahapunyakal) for the festival is from 3:07 PM to 6:00 PM on January 14.
• The festival marks the end of Kharmas, allowing auspicious activities to resume.
• Eating Dahi-Chura on Makar Sankranti is a tradition in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, symbolizing new crops.
• Dahi-Chura is beneficial for digestion, provides instant energy, and is a source of iron, vitamins, calcium, and protein; jaggery adds warmth.

Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti 2026 falls on January 14, marking the Sun's transit and the special tradition of Dahi-Chura.