Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan 2027
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan 2027 is on Friday, 15 January 2027.
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan 2027 date in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Friday, 15 January 2027 | — |
| Mumbai | Friday, 15 January 2027 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Friday, 15 January 2027 | — |
| Kolkata | Friday, 15 January 2027 | — |
| Chennai | Friday, 15 January 2027 | — |
| Bengaluru | Friday, 15 January 2027 | — |
| Hyderabad | Friday, 15 January 2027 | — |
| Varanasi | Friday, 15 January 2027 | — |
About Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan
Makar Sankrānti also referred to as Uttarāyana, Makara, or simply Sankrānti, is a Hindu observance and a mid-winter harvest festival in India and Nepal. Hindus worship Surya, the Sun god, in Makara Sankranti. It is typically celebrated on 14 January annually. This occasion marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn.
Legends
According to Hindu Puranic legends, Makar Sankranti is named after the goddess Sankranti, who defeated the demon Sankarasura. The demon's death marked the occasion of Makara Sankranti. Another demon named Kinkarasura was slain by the goddess on the following day, which is celebrated as "Kinkrant". According to another legend, Surya, the solar deity, visited his son Shani on Makar Sankranti. Though the father and son were described as having a strained relationship, Shani welcomed Surya to his home by offering black sesame seeds. Sesame, one of the most important ritual foods of Makar Sankranti, is also connected with several sacred legends. One account states that when Vishnu became enraged at Hiranyakashipu for persecuting his devotee Prahlada, sweat from Vishnu's body fell on the earth and turned into sesame seeds.
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Questions people ask
When is Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan in 2027?
Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan is on Friday, 15 January 2027 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan celebrated?
Makar Sankrānti also referred to as Uttarāyana, Makara, or simply Sankrānti, is a Hindu observance and a mid-winter harvest festival in India and Nepal. Hindus worship Surya, the Sun god, in Makara Sankranti. It is typically celebrated on 14 January annually.
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