When is Makar Sankranti in the new year? Know auspicious time and importance

Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: Makar Sankranti is a major festival in Hinduism. In different regions of India, this festival is celebrated with pomp according to local beliefs. On the day of Makar Sankranti, the Sun is Uttarayan. According to astrological beliefs, Sun enters Capricorn on this day.

The season starts changing from Makar Sankranti itself. From then only the arrival of spring begins. It is celebrated with different names across the country. Makar Sankranti is also known by names like Lohra, Uttarayan, Khichdi, Tehri, Pongal etc. On the day of Makar Sankranti, there is a tradition of bathing, donating, worshiping and eating sesame seeds.

Makar Sankranti date

Although the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated every year on January 14, but this year there is confusion among the people regarding the date of Makar Sankranti.

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Some scholars are of the opinion that Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14 in 2023, while some say that Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15. According to Panchang, year 2023 Sun will leave Sagittarius sign and enter Capricorn sign on Saturday, January 14 at 08:21 pm. According to Udayatithi, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Sunday, January 15.

Auspicious time of Makar Sankranti

The Punya Kaal Muhurta of Makar Sankranti will be from 07:15 to 12:30 and the Mahapunya Kaal Muhurta will be from 07:15 to 09:15. It is believed that on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Sun God visits his son Shani’s house. In this happiness, sweets made of sesame and jaggery are distributed on this day. According to beliefs, eating and feeding sweet dishes on the occasion of Makar Sankranti removes bitterness in relationships and brings positive energy in life.

harvest festival

Makar Sankranti is also celebrated with pomp as the arrival of new crop and new season. In Tamil Nadu including Punjab, UP, Bihar, this is the time to harvest new crops, so farmers celebrate Makar Sankranti as a day of gratitude. Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu while Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the name of Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

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