By Admin 
Makar Sankranti 2026 Remedies: The festival of Makar Sankranti is included in the list of the most auspicious festivals of the Hindu calendar, which is celebrated with devotion, joy and traditionally with different names in India. This festival marks the transition of the Sun from Sagittarius to Capricorn, indicating the end of winter and the beginning of longer days.
Apart from cultural importance, Makar Sankranti is also considered very beneficial for spiritual practice, health and happiness and prosperity.
Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2026
According to Hindu calendar and Vedic astrology calculations, in the year 2026, the Sun will enter Capricorn on January 14 at 3:13 pm. This transit of the Sun is celebrated as Makar Sankranti.
Traditionally this day is a day of holy bath, charity, providing health, prosperity and spiritual peace.
Significance of Makar Sankranti for Pitra Dosh
The day of Makar Sankranti has special significance for those people who have defects in their horoscope. Due to Pitra Dosh in any person’s horoscope, he may have to face challenges in his personal, professional and spiritual life. But performing some special rituals on the day of Makar Sankranti can provide relief from Pitra Dosh.
According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Sun and Lord Vishnu, doing charity and performing traditional rituals, ancestors are pleased and the effect of defects is reduced.
Remedies suggested by astrology for Makar Sankranti 2026?
According to astrologer Suresh Shrimali, On this day, offering water mixed with black sesame seeds and red flowers to the Sun God appeases the souls of the departed ancestors. While performing this ritual, chant the mantra Om Pitri Devaya Namah.
Food should be offered to cows, dogs and crows because it is believed that ancestors accept offerings through these creatures.
On the day of Makar Sankranti, light a lamp in the name of your ancestors in the south corner of your house in the evening.
Taking bath in any holy river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti is considered very auspicious. According to beliefs, by doing this one gets spiritual energy along with cutting off sins.
Donating grains, clothes or other essential items to the needy on the day of Makar Sankranti increases virtue and provides relief from Pitra Dosh.
Spiritual benefits of Makar Sankranti
Performing rituals on the day of Makar Sankranti not only reduces the effect of Pitra Dosh but also strengthens relationships in family and love life. Like every year, this year too the festival of Makar Sankranti falls on 14th January which is not only a festival of harvest and happiness but also a golden opportunity for spiritual healing.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on assumptions and information. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com Does not constitute any endorsement or verification of information. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the concerned expert.