Makara Sankranti-2024, Know the Auspicious Timing

Makar Sankranti, a cherished Hindu festival, will be celebrated on January 15, 2024, as the Sun moves into Capricorn. This ancient tradition brings joy with harvest rituals, kite-flying, and cultural festivities, each region in India adding its unique flair.

Falling in mid-January, the date aligns with the solar calendar, and in 2024, the Sun shifts from Sagittarius to Capricorn at 2:45 am on January 14, marking the onset of Makar Sankranti celebrations the following day. Rooted in Vedic times, this celestial event holds centuries-old significance.

Makar Sankranti 2024, on January 15, coincides with Lohri. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious Sankranti time is 2:45 am, initiating festivities. Punya Kala lasts 10 hours and 31 minutes from 7:15 am to 8:07 pm, with Maha Punya Kala, a sacred period from 7:15 am to 9:00 am, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, enhancing the spiritual essence of this festive occasion.