मकर संक्रांति
The solar transit into Capricorn (Makara Rashi), marking the commencement of Uttarayana — the sun's northward journey. Celebrated across India as Pongal, Lohri, and Uttarayan, this festival signals the end of the winter solstice period.
Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 — Sun enters Makara (Capricorn), marking Uttarayana -- the northward journey of the sun. Most auspicious Sankranti. Dana, snana in sacred rivers, and tila-gur offerings are prescribed. Ganga snan on this day destroys all sins.
— Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu
संक्रान्ति स्नान एवं दान
Sankranti Snana & Dana
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