Makar Sankranti · 2027
Falls on: Friday, January 15, 2027
Harvest festival marking the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the beginning of Uttarayana, the Sun's northward course. Observed with holy baths, the sharing of sesame-jaggery sweets, and kite flying; celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and as the three-day Pedda Panduga in the Telugu states.
Dates and timings for Srinagar.
How it is observed
- Sun enters Capricorn, marking end of winter solstice
- Beginning of auspicious period (Uttarayana)
- Sharing til-gud sweets
- Kite flying
- Holy bath
Makar Sankranti 2027
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- Friday, January 15, 2027View day panchang →
Frequently asked questions
- What is Makar Sankranti?
- Harvest festival marking the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the beginning of Uttarayana, the Sun's northward course. Observed with holy baths, the sharing of sesame-jaggery sweets, and kite flying; celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and as the three-day Pedda Panduga in the Telugu states.
- When is Makar Sankranti 2027?
- Makar Sankranti falls on Friday, January 15, 2027.