Makar Sankranti | Sankranti | Sankranti 2026
Makar Sankranti|Sankranti|Sankranti 2026 : Makar Sankranti|Sankranti|Sankranti 2026 : It’s a wonderful time of year, marking a period of transition, gratitude, and—of course—delicious food. It is Celebrated on 14th January every year i.e annually (15 January on a leap year), this occasion marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac Sign of Sagittarius to Capricorn. What is Sankranti? Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. Unlike many Hindu festivals that follow the lunar calendar, Sankranti is based on the solar cycle. It marks the day the sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and begins its northward journey (Uttarayan). Geographically and culturally, it signifies: The End of Winter: The days start becoming longer and warmer. The Harvest Season: Farmers celebrate the fruit of their hard work and pray for a good yield in the coming cycle. How It Is Celebrated While the spirit of the festival is universal, the customs vary b...