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Makar Sankranti 2026 Auspicious time: In Sanatan tradition, Makar Sankranti is considered a festival of spiritual purification and new energy, when bathing, charity, meditation and sun worship are given special importance. In the year 2026, this holy festival will be celebrated on Wednesday, 14 January. On this day, Sun God enters Capricorn and becomes Uttarayan, which is considered to be the beginning of auspicious works and positive changes. According to the scriptures, virtuous deeds performed on Makar Sankranti provide happiness, health and prosperity throughout the year. This is the reason why devotees are especially curious to know the auspicious time for bathing, worship and meditation on this day.
When does Punyakaal fall on Makar Sankranti?
According to the scriptures, the day of Makar Sankranti has been said to have special religious significance. There is a religious belief that the moment the Sun enters Capricorn and Uttarayan, the virtuous period begins. According to most of the calendars, the auspicious time of Makar Sankranti lasts from sunrise to sunset. Generally this period is considered to be around 10 to 11 hours, although slight variation is possible according to the particular place. Bathing, charity, chanting and worship done during this auspicious period provide special results. It is believed that religious activities performed at this time not only make the present life auspicious but also paves the way for self-purification by erasing the sins of previous births.
Auspicious time of Makar Sankranti (approximately)
- The beginning of the auspicious period will be at 07:15 in the morning.
- End of Punyakaal – It will be at 05:45 pm.
What is the auspicious time for bathing and meditation?
On the day of Makar Sankranti, taking bath from Brahma Muhurta in the morning till sunrise is considered best and extremely virtuous. According to the scriptures, a bath taken during this auspicious time purifies the body as well as the mind and soul. It is believed that taking bath in Brahma Muhurta removes negative energy and attains mental balance.
If for some reason it is not possible to bathe in Ganga or other pilgrimage sites, then bathing at home by mixing Ganga water in the bath water also provides equal virtue. After bathing, meditating on Sun God with a calm and concentrated mind, chanting Gayatri Mantra or Surya Mantras is considered especially fruitful. Meditation and chanting reduces mental stress, increases self-confidence and infuses positivity in life.
Complete virtue is achieved through worship, prayer and charity.
On the day of Makar Sankranti, worshiping Sun God and offering Arghya after bathing is considered very auspicious and fruitful. According to the scriptures, offering Arghya to the Sun God by putting clean water, red flowers, Akshat and jaggery in a copper vessel provides special virtue. While offering Arghya, facing east and chanting Surya mantras is considered auspicious. Along with this, donating sesame seeds, jaggery, grains, clothes and food on this day is also said to be extremely beneficial. There is a religious belief that bathing, meditation and sun worship done with reverence, rules and rituals on Makar Sankranti brings good health, financial prosperity and positive energy in a person’s life, which maintains happiness and balance throughout the year.
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