Makar Sankranti 2025: Makar Sankranti on January 14 or 15? Learn in detail about the date, auspicious time, and significance...

Makar Sankranti is a very important and joyful festival in India. This festival has been celebrated for many centuries and is considered not just a celebration but a symbol of new beginnings. On this day, the sun leaves the Sagittarius sign and enters the Capricorn sign, and this astronomical change is called Sankranti.

The Special Significance of Makar Sankranti

The period of Makar Sankranti is considered extremely sacred. It is believed that worship, charity, and chanting done on this day yield quick results. According to mythology, Bhishma Pitamah left his body during this auspicious period. Therefore, this day is associated with salvation and virtue. It is believed that bathing in a holy river brings peace of mind and purity.

On this day, special importance is given to the donation of sesame seeds, grains, food, and clothes. Since sesame is considered related to Shani Dev, this day is considered beneficial for reducing Shani dosha. In different parts of the country, this festival is celebrated under names like Pongal, Lohri, and Bhogali Bihu.

Makar Sankranti 2025– Important Information

Date: 14 January 2025 (Wednesday)

Mahapunya Kaal: 8:40 AM to 9:04 AM

Punya Kaal: After 8:42 AM

Best time for bathing: 9:03 AM to 10:48 AM

This year, due to the conjunction of Shattila Ekadashi on Makar Sankranti, worship of Sun God and Lord Vishnu is considered more fruitful. It is said that special merit is obtained by giving charity without eating rice on Ekadashi. Makar Sankranti is a festival that conveys the message of sweetness, positivity, and new hopes—hence, “Take sesame and jaggery, speak sweetly!”