14 january festivals
14 January Festival In India: Makar Sankranti is the day when Lord Sun enters Capricorn from Sagittarius. The transition of Lord Sun to another zodiac sign is celebrated as the festival of Sankranti. The festival of Makar Sankranti has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Sun worship and bathing and charity on this day are considered fruitful. Every year Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over India on 14 or 15 January.
Sun God Uttarayan occurs on this day only. Makar Sankranti is celebrated with different names all over India. People fly kites on this day. There is a tradition of eating Khichdi on this festival, but this time four other big festivals are also falling on Makar Sankranti. In such a situation, let us know what are these festivals and what are their traditions?
makar sankranti 2026
According to the calendar, in the new year 2026, Sun God will enter Capricorn on Wednesday, January 14 at 03:13 pm. At that time it is the moment of Makar Sankranti. In such a situation, Makar Sankranti of the year 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 14 January.
Pongal 2026
Pongal festival will be celebrated on the day of Makar Sankranti. This year this festival will be celebrated on 14 January. Pongal is a major festival of South India. Just as Makar Sankranti is celebrated in North India when the Sun becomes Uttarayan, similarly Pongal is celebrated in South India. Pongal is a festival of farmers. In Tamil Nadu, the new year starts with Pogal. This festival which lasts for four days starts from Bhogi Pongal. Surya Pongal is celebrated on the second day, Mattu Pongal on the third day and Kannam Pongal on the fourth day.
How to celebrate Pongal?
On the first day of Bhogi Pongal, the first thing to be done is to take bath early in the morning. After this Lord Indra is worshipped. The house is cleaned on this day. On this day the house is decorated with white rice paste. People draw Kolam in the courtyard and main entrance of the house. In the evening people gather and play Bhogi Kottam. Folk songs are sung. Then people wish each other a happy Pongal. Serve sweets.
Uttarayan and its tradition
Festival of Uttarayan. This year this festival will be celebrated on 14 January. It is mainly celebrated in Gujarat on the day of Makar Sankranti. This is a two day festival. Uttarayan on 14th January and Vasi Uttarayan on 15th January. This festival is known all over the world for the kite festival here. On this day, people pay obeisance to the Sun God, take bath in holy rivers and fly kites.
Makaravilakku festival and its tradition
Makaravilakku is a famous annual festival of Kerala, celebrated at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple on Makara Sankranti (14–15 January). In this, ‘Makarjyoti’ (divine light) is seen on Ponnambalamedu hill. Due to which the devotees get good fortune and spiritual strength. Makaravilakku begins with the Thiruvabharanam procession, i.e. the procession of the sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyappa. This festival continues for seven days. The day of Makaravilakku is filled with special worship, offerings and religious rituals of Lord Ayyappa.
Shattila Ekadashi 2026
In the year 2026, Shattila Ekadashi fast will be observed on the day of Makar Sankranti i.e. 14th January. This coincidence of Shattila Ekadashi and Makar Sankranti has happened after 23 years. Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu and fasting as per the rituals. It is believed that by fasting and worshiping on Shattila Ekadashi, all the troubles of life end.
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