According to the Hindu calendar, there are 12 Sankranti in a year and Makar Sankranti has the most importance. It is celebrated during the Krishna Paksha of Pausha month.
According to the beliefs of astrology, on the day of Makar Sankranti, Sun God enters Capricorn and regains momentum. Therefore, you are advised to worship Lord Surya on this day by offering Arghya and chanting his mantras.
Although this festival is celebrated every year on 14 January, but this time it will be celebrated a day later i.e. on 15 January. This is a result of the direction of the planets as the Sun will leave Sagittarius and enter Capricorn at 2 o’clock. On January 15 at 54 am. Therefore, as per the sunrise date, we will celebrate Makar Sankranti on 15th January this year.
Makar Sankranti 2024: Auspicious time
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The auspicious time of Makar Sankranti 2024 will start at 7:15 am and end at 6:21 pm.
Maha Punyakal will start at 12:15 PM and end at 9:06 PM which is also the suggested time period for the puja (How to Offer Arghya to the Sun).
According to experts, the time for bathing and donation (Shubh Muhurat For Charity) is from 5:07 am to 8:12 am.
Makar Sankranti 2024 significance
It is believed that as the Sun enters Capricorn on Makar Sankranti, it paves the way for good fortune. According to our expert, if you donate or donate on this day, it is considered extremely auspicious and blesses you with immense success.