Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 14 January 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Makar Sankranti marks the sun's transition into Capricorn — the start of Uttarayana, the six-month northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed by the solar calendar, falling near January 14 each year. Across India it is known by many names: Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab (one day earlier), Bihu in Assam, Uttarayan in Gujarat — celebrated with kite-flying, harvest meals, and bathing in sacred rivers.
Observed by: Hindus, Sikhs, various regional traditions
Makar Sankranti is next observed on 14 January 2027. The festival follows sun enters makara; fixed ~jan 14.
Makar Sankranti marks the sun's transition into Capricorn — the start of Uttarayana, the six-month northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed by the solar calendar, falling near January 14 each year. Across India it is known by many names: Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab (one day earlier), Bihu in Assam, Uttarayan in Gujarat — celebr
Bathing in sacred rivers — Ganga at Prayag, Godavari, Kaveri; Kite-flying (especially Gujarat — Uttarayan); Til-gud sweets (sesame and jaggery) given with the saying 'Til-gud ghya, gud-gud bola' — take this sweet and speak sweetly; Donation of warm clothes and food (daan); Special meals: khichdi (North), pongal (Tamil Nadu), undhiyu (Gujarat).
Makar Sankranti is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, various regional traditions.