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Makar Sankranti 2026: In Hindu religion, Makar Sankranti is considered the festival of change of Sun’s zodiac sign and the beginning of Uttarayan. In the year 2026, this festival will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14. This time, a rare coincidence of Shattila Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu is taking place on Makar Sankranti, due to which the religious importance of this day has increased even more. It is believed that bathing, donation and worship done in this special yoga provides manifold virtues.
On the day of Makar Sankranti, the Sun leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn. With this the Sun becomes Uttarayan, which is called the beginning of the day of the gods. From this day, the ban on marriage, housewarming and other auspicious functions also ends.
Since Shattila Ekadashi falls on the same day in 2026, its spiritual impact is believed to be more powerful.
Auspicious time and good time
According to the Panchang, the Sun will enter Capricorn on January 14, 2026 at 03:13 pm.
- Punya Kaal: 03:13 pm to 05:45 pm
- Mahapunya period: 03:13 pm to 04:58 pm
Taking bath, donating and worshiping during this period is said to be extremely beneficial.
how to do puja
Worship of Sun God on Makar Sankranti and Lord Vishnu on Shattila Ekadashi is considered especially fruitful.
- Before sunrise, take bath with water mixed with black sesame seeds and Ganga water.
- Put water, red flowers, Akshat and sesame seeds in a copper pot and offer it to the Sun.
- Chant the mantra “Om Suryay Namah” or “Om Ghrini Suryay Namah”.
- Offer laddus or dishes made from sesame seeds to Lord Vishnu.
Special importance of donation: Donating Khichdi, black sesame, jaggery, woolen clothes and blankets on this day is considered very auspicious. There is a religious belief that donation made on this day brings happiness, prosperity and peace in life.
Do:
- Offer offerings to ancestors on the day of Makar Sankranti.
- Aditya should worship Sun God by reciting Hridaya Stotra.
- Eat satvik and pure food.
Don’t:
- On this day, maintain distance from meat, alcohol and tamasic food.
- Do not dispute, quarrel or behave disrespectfully with anyone.
According to religious beliefs, the virtuous deeds done in this rare coincidence remove the negativity of life and provide happiness and positive energy.
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