मकर संक्रांत Significance & Spiritual Meaning
सूर्य धनू राशीतून मकर राशीत प्रवेश करण्याचा दिवस — उत्तरायण पुण्यकाळाचा प्रारंभ. महाराष्ट्रात तीळ-गुळ देण्याची व "तीळ-गूळ घ्या, गोड गोड बोला" म्हणण्याची प्रसिद्ध परंपरा. महिला हलव्याच्या दागिन्यांनी सजलेल्या काळ्या साडीत हळदी-कुंकू समारंभ करतात. पतंगबाजी (विशेषतः सीमावर्ती प्रदेशात). गावांत वडे-तीळगूळ-शेंगाची लाडू.
मकर संक्रांत Mythology & Legend
According to the Mahabharata, Bhishma Pitamah chose this day to leave his body because dying during Uttarayana is considered meritorious. The Ganga is said to have descended to earth on this day. It also celebrates the end of the winter solstice.
मकर संक्रांत 2027 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- At sunrise, take a holy dip in the Ganga or a nearby river if possible.
- Offer water and flowers to the Sun facing east; chant Surya mantras.
- Donate khichdi, til, and jaggery to the needy and to priests.
- Fly kites (North and West); prepare and share til-gur and Pongal.
- Eat til and jaggery for good health and prosperity.
मकर संक्रांत Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
मकर संक्रांत Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Til-gur (sesame-jaggery)
- ●Khichdi
- ●Pongal
- ●Pitha (Bengal)
- ●Undhiyu (Gujarat)
- ●Payasam
मकर संक्रांत Regional Celebrations across India
North India(मकर संक्रांति)
Kite flying, khichdi donation
Tamil Nadu(பொங்கல்)
Pongal, bull festival
Bengal(পৌষ পার্বণ)
Poush Parbon
Gujarat(उत्तरायण)
Uttarayan kite festival
मकर संक्रांत Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Take a holy dip if possible
- ✓Eat til and jaggery
- ✓Donate food or clothes
- ✓Fly kites safely
Don'ts
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not waste food
मकर संक्रांत — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is मकर संक्रांत?
- सूर्य धनू राशीतून मकर राशीत प्रवेश करण्याचा दिवस — उत्तरायण पुण्यकाळाचा प्रारंभ.
- When is मकर संक्रांत 2027?
- In 2027, मकर संक्रांत falls on गुरुवार, १४ जानेवारी, २०२७.
- What are the मकर संक्रांत puja rituals?
- At sunrise, take a holy dip in the Ganga or a nearby river if possible.; Offer water and flowers to the Sun facing east; chant Surya mantras.; Donate khichdi, til, and jaggery to the needy and to priests.; Fly kites (North and West); prepare and share til-gur and Pongal.
- What to eat on मकर संक्रांत?
- Til-gur (sesame-jaggery), Khichdi, Pongal, Pitha (Bengal), Undhiyu (Gujarat)
- What should you do on मकर संक्रांत?
- Take a holy dip if possible; Eat til and jaggery; Donate food or clothes
- What should you avoid on मकर संक्रांत?
- Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not waste food
- Which deity is worshipped on मकर संक्रांत?
- मकर संक्रांत is dedicated to सूर्य.
Upcoming मकर संक्रांत Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
मकर संक्रांत is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| १४ जाने, २०२७ | गुरुवार | 10:46 am | — |
| १५ जाने, २०२७ | शुक्रवार | 11:17 am | — |