Makar Sankranti 2027
మకర సంక్రాంతి
Sankranti, the Pedda Panduga, marks the Sun's move into Makara and the start of Uttarayana. Families thank Surya Bhagavan with the new harvest's rice, sesame and jaggery, after Bhogi's fires the day before. Punya Kaal runs through the daytime of Friday 15 January; your pandit confirms the exact time.
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- Bhogi (the day before)
- Thursday 14 January 2027
- Makar Sankranti
- Friday 15 January 2027
- Kanuma (the day after)
- Saturday 16 January 2027
Dates for Hyderabad, from the panchang (drikpanchang.com, Hyderabad (Makar Sankranti and Thai Pongal pages)). Your pandit confirms the exact muhurat for your home. Online booking needs 24 hours' notice.
Pujas to book for Makar Sankranti
Sankranti Puja
సంక్రాంతి పూజ
A warm harvest-festival puja welcoming Surya Bhagavan on Sankranti day.
Satyanarayana Vratam
సత్యనారాయణ స్వామి వ్రతం
An evening of katha and prasadam, for the well-being of the whole family.
Lakshmi Puja
లక్ష్మీ పూజ
A warm home puja to seek Goddess Mahalakshmi's blessings for prosperity and well-being.
Ganapati Puja
గణపతి పూజ
A simple puja to Lord Ganapati, traditionally done before any new beginning.