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Makar Sankranti and Shattila Ekadashi 2026: According to the Panchang, the festival of Makar Sankranti and Shattila Ekadashi will be celebrated on the Ekadashi date of Magh Krishna Paksha on 14 January 2026. According to astrologer Anish Vyas, earlier a similar coincidence had happened in the year 2003, when Makar Sankranti and Shattila Ekadashi fell on the same day. Now after 23 years a similar coincidence has happened again.

Ekadashi and Sankranti on the same day, devotees confused

Shattila Ekadashi and Makar Sankranti falling on the same date is considered a rare coincidence from astrological point of view. But the problem is that both the fasts and festivals have their own special rules. Now following the rules of both the festivals on the same date is raising many questions for the devotees.

On one hand, there is a tradition of cooking, eating and donating Khichdi on the day of Makar Sankranti. But eating and donating rice is prohibited on Ekadashi date. In such a situation, the question arises whether Khichdi can be eaten on this day and how to donate rice. If you are also confused about such questions, then know here by following which rules you can earn virtue on this special date.

Should we eat Khichdi on Makar Sankranti or not?

According to the scriptures, consuming rice on the day of Ekadashi destroys the results of the fast. Even those who do not keep fast, they should not eat rice on Ekadashi date. In such a situation, do not consume Khichdi on the day of Makar Sankranti. But you can follow this rule on Dashami or Dwadashi date. Instead of this you can eat things made from sesame seeds. In such a situation, you will also get the virtue of Makar Sankranti and following the rules of Ekadashi will also be completed.

Should one donate Khichdi on Makar Sankranti or not?

Donating Khichdi on Makar Sankranti is considered very fruitful. But due to Ekadashi date, this time you should avoid donating Khichdi or rice. Instead, you can get virtuous results by donating jaggery, wheat, millet, sesame or other things.