{"id":1826,"date":"2026-01-06T08:34:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T03:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=1826"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:18:14","slug":"makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/","title":{"rendered":"Makar Sankranti 2026 Date: Jan 14 or 15? Punya Kaal Muhurat &#038; Vidhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-28470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Makar-Sankranti-2026-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Makar Sankranti 2026 Date and Muhurat SmartPuja\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Makar-Sankranti-2026-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Makar-Sankranti-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Makar-Sankranti-2026-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Makar-Sankranti-2026-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Makar-Sankranti-2026-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Makar-Sankranti-2026.png 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Makar Sankranti 2026: Date, Punya Kaal Muhurat &amp; Significance<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Makar Sankranti<\/strong> is the first major celestial event of the Gregorian calendar, celebrated with tremendous zeal across India. Dedicated to <strong>Lord Surya (Sun God)<\/strong>, it marks the sun&#8217;s transit into <em>Makara Rashi<\/em> (Capricorn), signaling the end of winter and the beginning of the auspicious <strong>Uttarayan<\/strong> period (Sun&#8217;s northward journey).<\/p>\n<p>While the festival is known by many names\u2014<strong>Pongal<\/strong> in Tamil Nadu, <strong>Lohri<\/strong> in Punjab, <strong>Uttarayan<\/strong> in Gujarat, and <strong>Magh Bihu<\/strong> in Assam\u2014the essence remains the same: gratitude to nature for the harvest.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8f0 0%, #ffffff 100%); border-left: 6px solid #ff6600; padding: 25px; margin: 30px 0; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 8px;\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8F_Start_2026_with_Divine_Blessings\" >\u2600\ufe0f Start 2026 with Divine Blessings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#Makar_Sankranti_2026_Date_Exact_Muhurat\" >Makar Sankranti 2026 Date &amp; Exact Muhurat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#Significance_Why_2026_is_Special\" >Significance: Why 2026 is Special?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#Rituals_How_to_Celebrate_at_Home\" >Rituals: How to Celebrate at Home?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#1_Holy_Bath_Pavitra_Snan\" >1. Holy Bath (Pavitra Snan)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#2_Surya_Puja_Mantra\" >2. Surya Puja &amp; Mantra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#3_The_%E2%80%9CMahadaan%E2%80%9D_Great_Charity\" >3. The &#8220;Mahadaan&#8221; (Great Charity)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#Regional_Celebrations_Across_India\" >Regional Celebrations Across India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#Plan_Your_Puja_with_SmartPuja\" >Plan Your Puja with SmartPuja<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/makar-sankranti-2026-date-punya-kaal-muhurat\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #ff6600;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8F_Start_2026_with_Divine_Blessings\"><\/span><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Start 2026 with Divine Blessings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The transition of the Sun is the most powerful time to remove <em>Doshas<\/em> and invite prosperity. Book Vedic Pandits for <strong>Sankranti Special Pujas<\/strong> at your home.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/surya-puja-and-havan\"><strong>Surya Puja &amp; Havan<\/strong><\/a> (For Health &amp; Career)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/satyanarayan-puja\"><strong>Satyanarayan Puja<\/strong><\/a> (For Prosperity)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/griha-pravesh-puja\"><strong>Griha Pravesh Puja<\/strong><\/a> (New Beginnings)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6600 0%, #ff3300 100%); color: #ffffff !important; padding: 15px 35px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 81, 0, 0.3); margin-top: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\">Book Sankranti Puja Now<br \/>\n<\/a><small style=\"color: #666; margin-top: 10px; display: block;\">\ud83d\udcde Or Call: <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"tel:08061160400\">080-61160400<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Makar_Sankranti_2026_Date_Exact_Muhurat\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Makar Sankranti 2026 Date &amp; Exact Muhurat<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2026, the Sun enters Capricorn in the afternoon. Hence, the main Daan and Punya rituals should be performed during the <strong>Afternoon Punya Kaal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff; border: 2px solid #ffefe0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white; padding: 15px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em;\">\ud83d\udcc5 Makar Sankranti 2026 Calendar<\/div>\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\"><strong>January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\"><strong>Sankranti Moment<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.8em; color: #888;\">(Sun enters Capricorn)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\"><strong>03:13 PM<\/strong> (IST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\"><strong>Punya Kaal Muhurat<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.8em; color: #888;\">(Best for Daan\/Charity)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\"><strong>03:13 PM to 05:45 PM<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #2ecc71; font-weight: bold;\">(Duration: 2 hrs 32 mins)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; color: #444;\"><strong>Maha Punya Kaal<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.8em; color: #888;\">(Highly Auspicious)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; color: #444;\"><strong>03:13 PM to 04:58 PM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Note:<\/strong> While the technical Punya Kaal is in the afternoon, taking a <strong>Holy Bath (Snan)<\/strong> during the morning Brahma Muhurta (05:20 AM &#8211; 06:15 AM) is traditionally considered essential for purification.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tithi timings and Parana windows may vary slightly based on your location (sunrise time). Please check local Panchang for precise timings.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_Why_2026_is_Special\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Significance: Why 2026 is Special?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Makar-Sankranti-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Makar Sankranti Kites and Til Ladoo\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Makar Sankranti is unique because it follows the <strong>Solar Cycle<\/strong> rather than the Lunar calendar. In 2026, this transit holds special astrological significance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uttarayan Begins:<\/strong> This marks the &#8220;Day of the Gods.&#8221; The doors of Vaikuntha are said to open, making it the ideal time for spiritual initiation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/griha-pravesh-puja\"><strong>Griha Pravesh<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun Meets Saturn:<\/strong> Astrologically, the Sun (Father) enters the house of Saturn (Son\/Capricorn). Celebrating this day resolves father-son conflicts and brings family harmony.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Harvest Gratitude:<\/strong> Farmers offer their first harvest (Sugarcane, Rice, Turmeric) to the Sun God, thanking nature for abundance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rituals_How_to_Celebrate_at_Home\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Rituals: How to Celebrate at Home?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rituals may vary by state, but the &#8220;Sutra&#8221; (thread) of the festival involves three things: <strong>Snan (Bath), Daan (Charity), and Dhyana (Prayer).<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Holy_Bath_Pavitra_Snan\"><\/span><strong>1. Holy Bath (Pavitra Snan)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wake up early. If you cannot visit a river, mix <strong>Black Sesame Seeds (Til)<\/strong> and a few drops of <strong>Gangajal<\/strong> in your bathing water. Chant <em>&#8220;Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Saraswati&#8221;<\/em> to invoke holy rivers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Surya_Puja_Mantra\"><\/span><strong>2. Surya Puja &amp; Mantra<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Offer <em>Arghya<\/em> (water, red flower, jaggery) to the rising sun. For 2026, chanting the <strong>Surya Gayatri Mantra<\/strong> during the afternoon Punya Kaal (3:13 PM &#8211; 4:58 PM) is highly beneficial.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background: #eee; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600; font-style: italic;\"><p>&#8220;Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe, Mahadyutikaraya Dhimahi, Tanno Aditya Prachodayat&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_%E2%80%9CMahadaan%E2%80%9D_Great_Charity\"><\/span><strong>3. The &#8220;Mahadaan&#8221; (Great Charity)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since the 2026 Punya Kaal is in the afternoon, perform charity before sunset. Donating these items is believed to remove past sins:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Til-Gud (Sesame &amp; Jaggery):<\/strong> For health and removing Saturn dosha.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Khichdi (Rice &amp; Dal):<\/strong> For abundance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blankets:<\/strong> To protect against the cold, symbolizing protection from hardships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Celebrations_Across_India\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Regional Celebrations Across India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Traditions-of-Makar-Sankranti-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Regional Celebrations of Sankranti Pongal and Lohri\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff; border: 2px solid #ffefe0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\" width=\"30%\"><strong>Gujarat (Uttarayan)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\">The sky fills with colorful kites. The sound of <em>&#8220;Kai Po Che!&#8221;<\/em> echoes as families enjoy Undhiyu and Chikki.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\"><strong>Tamil Nadu (Pongal)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\">A 4-day festival where &#8216;Pongal&#8217; (sweet rice) is boiled in clay pots until it overflows, symbolizing overflowing prosperity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\"><strong>Punjab (Lohri)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; color: #444;\">Celebrated on Jan 13 (one day before). Bonfires, popcorn, and folk dances (Bhangra) mark the end of winter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; color: #444;\"><strong>Assam (Magh Bihu)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; color: #444;\">Community feasts and bonfires (Meji) made of bamboo and thatch are burnt to mark the harvesting season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Your_Puja_with_SmartPuja\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Plan Your Puja with SmartPuja<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The start of Uttarayan is the most auspicious time for new beginnings. Whether it is a <strong>New Office Opening<\/strong>, <strong>House Warming<\/strong>, or a <strong>Satyanarayan Puja<\/strong> for family peace, ensure you book a verified Vedic Pandit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SmartPuja<\/strong> offers hassle-free puja services in:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bangalore | Mumbai | Delhi | Pune | Hyderabad | Chennai | Kolkata | Ahmedabad | &amp; 30+ Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6600 0%, #ff3300 100%); color: #ffffff !important; padding: 15px 35px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 81, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\">Book Your Pandit Today<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. Is Makar Sankranti on Jan 14 or Jan 15 in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Makar Sankranti 2026 is on <strong>Wednesday, January 14<\/strong>. The Sun enters Capricorn at 3:13 PM on this day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Can we do Puja in the evening on Sankranti 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Since the Sankranti moment is at 3:13 PM, the auspicious <strong>Punya Kaal<\/strong> lasts until 5:45 PM. This is the best time for Puja and Daan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"schema-faq-section\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Why do we eat Til-Gud on Sankranti?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Scientifically, Sesame (Til) and Jaggery (Gud) keep the body warm and boost immunity during winter. 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