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Makar Sankranti 2026: Makar Sankranti is included in the big and major festivals of Sanatan Dharma. On the day of Makar Sankranti, bathing is done in holy rivers including Ganga. After this donation is made. This tradition has been going on since ancient times. On the day of Makar Sankranti, one gets virtuous results by bathing in holy rivers and donating. This holy festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with different names all over India.
Khichdi is eaten on the day of Makar Sankranti. Donating Khichdi and rice on this day is considered very auspicious, but this year, after 23 years, Ekadashi is falling on the day of Makar Sankranti. This will be Shattila Ekadashi. In such a situation, the question is arising whether Khichdi can be eaten or donated this time on Makar Sankranti or not?
Makar Sankranti and Ekadashi Date (Makar Sankranti And Shattila Ekadashi Date)
This year, Sun God is entering Capricorn on 14th January, hence the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 14th January. On this day, Shattila Ekadashi fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu is also going to be observed.
Do not consume Khichdi on Makar Sankranti
According to pundits and astrologers, consumption of food, touching of food and donation of food are considered prohibited on Ekadashi date. This simply means that rice should not be consumed even by mistake on the day of Ekadashi. One should not even touch the rice. In such a situation, Khichdi cannot be eaten this time on the day of Makar Sankranti. Because it is made of rice only. Do not donate rice or khichdi on this day.
Donate these things
Sesame seeds are considered to have special significance on Makar Sankranti. In such a situation, donate sesame seeds, jaggery, laddus made from sesame seeds and other things made from sesame seeds on this day. Sesame seeds are considered a destroyer of sins. Sun God is pleased by donating sesame seeds.
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