When Is Makar Sankranti? Significance, Date, and Worshiping method

The tradition of celebrating many festivals associated with the worship of the Sun God has been going on in our country for years. Makar Sankranti is among these. From this day the sun god Uttarayan starts. It is said that from this day the coolness in the atmosphere starts decreasing. According to astrology, Sun enters Capricorn on Makar Sankranti. On this day, there is special importance on bathing, donation, and worship. Makar Sankranti is considered to be the end of Kharmas and all auspicious works start from this day itself.

What will be the auspicious time for worship on the day of Makar Sankranti? What will be the method of worship on this day? And what should be done on the day of Makar Sankranti? On the other hand, what is the importance of bathing, donating, and doing good deeds on the day of Makar Sankranti? So let's know about all the things related to Makar Sankranti.

When is Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan

According to mythological beliefs, on the day of Makar Sankranti, Surya goes to the home of his son Shani. Season change starts from this day. Generally, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14 January every year. But sometimes due to changes in the position of planets and constellations, Makar Sankranti falls on January 15 as well. This festival is celebrated by different names in different states of the country.

Significance of Makar Sankranti 2025

Donating on the day of Makar Sankranti has special significance. Donating on this day is considered more fruitful than on other days. That's why food grains, jaggery, sesame, and clothes must be donated on the day of Makar Sankranti. Apart from this, it is believed that on the day of Makar Sankranti, the gods also incarnate on the earth.

Special Coincidence Is Being Made On Makar Sankranti 2025

In the year 2025, a special coincidence is being made on Makar Sankranti. On this day Brahma Yoga is being formed with Chitra, Rohini Nakshatra. Along with this, on January 14, Sun is entering Capricorn. Please tell that Mercury and Saturn are already present in this sign. In such a way Trigrahi Yoga is being formed. This yoga is good for many zodiac signs, so it can create problems for many zodiac signs.

Makar Sankranti 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat

Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2025, Monday

Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal - from 09:03 am to 05:46 pm

Makar Sankranti Mahapunya Kaal - from 09:03 am to 10:48 am

Makar Sankranti Puja Mantra

 ॐ सूर्याय नम:

Om Surya Namah

ॐ ह्रीं ह्रीं सूर्याय नमः

Om Hreem Hreem Suryaya Namah

Makar Sankranti Puja Method

On the day of Makar Sankranti, take bath, etc. at the auspicious time in the morning. It would be better if black sesame, a little jaggery, and Ganga water are mixed in the bathing water. After the bath, put on clean clothes and burn in a copper vessel. Mix black sesame, jaggery, red sandalwood, red flower, Akshat, etc. in it and offer Arghya to the Sun. Chant Surya Mantra while offering Arghya.

Conclusion

Makar Sankranti has special significance in the Indian Hindu religious tradition, because, according to religious texts, on this day the Sun God leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn, and enters Uttarayan. It is considered a symbol of positive energy. If you want to know more about Makar Sankranti take an astrology phone consultation.