Makar Sankranti 2027 — Friday 15 January
మకర సంక్రాంతి 2027
Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) — Uttarayana begins · Pongal / Lohri / Uttarayana / Magh Bihu · Punya Kaal 07:25 – 12:30 IST · Maha Punya Kaal 07:25 – 09:15 IST (Hyderabad)
Makar Sankranti 2027 (also called Pongal / Lohri / Uttarayana / Magh Bihu) falls on Friday, 15 January 2027. Sun's northward journey (Uttarayana) begins. End of Dakshinayana — Sun moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn. Considered the most spiritually significant solar transition. Bhishma Pitamaha waited for Uttarayana for moksha. Primary observance: Sankranti Snanam (sacred bath at Ganga / Godavari / Krishna at sunrise), Tila-Gud daanam (sesame-jaggery donation), Surya Namaskara 108, Pitru tarpana, kite flying (Patang), Bhogi Pongal (Telugu: cattle worship + bonfire eve), Kanuma (Telugu: 3rd day cow worship). Recommended muhurat: Punya Kaal 07:25 – 12:30 IST · Maha Punya Kaal 07:25 – 09:15 IST (Hyderabad).
Makar Sankranti 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Friday, 15 January 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) — Uttarayana begins |
| Primary Muhurat | Punya Kaal 07:25 – 12:30 IST · Maha Punya Kaal 07:25 – 09:15 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Pongal / Lohri / Uttarayana / Magh Bihu |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Makar Sankranti 2027
Sun's northward journey (Uttarayana) begins. End of Dakshinayana — Sun moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn. Considered the most spiritually significant solar transition. Bhishma Pitamaha waited for Uttarayana for moksha.
Key Rituals on Makar Sankranti 2027
Sankranti Snanam (sacred bath at Ganga / Godavari / Krishna at sunrise), Tila-Gud daanam (sesame-jaggery donation), Surya Namaskara 108, Pitru tarpana, kite flying (Patang), Bhogi Pongal (Telugu: cattle worship + bonfire eve), Kanuma (Telugu: 3rd day cow worship).
Makar Sankranti 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Makar Sankranti 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black sesame seeds (til) |
| 2 | Jaggery (gud) |
| 3 | Saffron-yellow flowers |
| 4 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 5 | Coconut + bananas |
| 6 | Til-gud laddu / chikki |
| 7 | Pongal pot + new rice + milk + jaggery |
| 8 | Sugarcane (for Telugu Sankranti) |
| 9 | Sun + Surya yantra |
| 10 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
Regional Variations of Makar Sankranti 2027
AP/Telangana: 4-day Sankranti — Bhogi, Sankranti, Kanuma, Mukkanuma. Tamil Nadu: Thai Pongal — 4-day harvest festival. Karnataka: Sankranti same day. Gujarat: Uttarayan + Kite Festival. Punjab: Lohri (Jan 13 eve) + Maghi (Jan 14). Assam: Magh Bihu. Bengal: Poush Sankranti.