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Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is a major Hindu harvest festival celebrated across India to mark the Sun's transition into Capricorn and the beginning of longer days.
Date14 Jan 2026
Duration1 day
MuhuratTo be announced
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Meaning and celebration
About Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is one of the most important harvest festivals in India. It marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and symbolizes new beginnings, prosperity, gratitude, and the arrival of longer days. People celebrate by flying kites, preparing sesame and jaggery sweets, taking holy baths, and performing charitable acts.
CategoryHarvest Festivals
TraditionHindu
Festival typeHarvest Festival
Observed inIndia
Published festival timing
Date, Day and Muhurat
January142026
Wednesday
14 January 2026, Wednesday
Muhurat will be updated when published
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When is Makar Sankranti?+
Makar Sankranti is observed on 14 January 2026, Wednesday.
Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated?+
Makar Sankranti is a major Hindu harvest festival celebrated across India to mark the Sun's transition into Capricorn and the beginning of longer days.
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