Makar Sankranti 2023
Description
Makar Sankranti, also referred to as Uttarayana, Maghi, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu observance and a festival. Usually falling on the date of January 15 annually, this occasion marks the transition of the Sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn. Wikipedia
Is Sankranti on 14th or 15th?
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Makar Sankranti for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on Saturday, January 14.
Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in most of India by the Hindu population. It is observed on or near January 14 of each year.
Days to Makar Sankranti 2023
Saturday, January 14th is day number 14 of the 2023 calendar year with 4 days until Makar Sankranti 2023.
Dates for Makar Sankranti
| Holiday | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti 2022 | Friday, January 14, 2022 | |
| Makar Sankranti 2023 | Saturday, January 14, 2023 | |
| Makar Sankranti 2024 | Sunday, January 14, 2024 | |
| Makar Sankranti 2025 | Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | |
| Makar Sankranti 2026 | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
| Makar Sankranti 2027 | Thursday, January 14, 2027 |
Timings Makar Sankranti 2023:
According to Drik Panchang, the Makara Sankranti Punya Kala will last for 10 hours and 31 minutes, from 07:15 AM to 05:46 PM, on January 15. The Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala will be for one hour and 45 minutes, from 07:15 AM to 05:46 PM.
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History and significance :
Makar Sankranti is mentioned in two of India’s epic texts, the Puranas and the Mahabharata. According to some beliefs, it was the Vedic sage Vishvamitra, who began celebration of this festival, and it is also believed that in the Mahabharata, the Pandavas also participated in such celebrations during their exile. On the day of Makar Sankranti, the sun starts its ascent to the north (Uttarayana) and enters the Capricorn sign (Makara Rasi).
How is Makar Sankranti celebrated?
On this auspicious day, people take a holy dip at the confluence of the Jamuna and Ganga to purify their body and soul. Children fly kites while elders worship
the sun god, ask for vigour in life, and also distribute sweets. People also worship the goddess Sankranti on this day. Sankranti slew the demon Sankarasur on this day.
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