Makara Sankranti
MarathiAlso known as: Sankranti, Pedda Panduga
Makara Sankranti
About Makara Sankranti
Makara Sankranti marks the sun's transition into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn). It falls on January 14th or 15th.
The festival is celebrated as a harvest thanksgiving. In Maharashtra, it is celebrated with colourful rangoli and traditional celebrations.
People prepare traditional sweets like tilgul (sesame and jaggery sweets). The festival features traditional games and cultural performances.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Makara Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated with feasting rather than fasting.
Om Suryaya Namah, I offer my prayers to the Sun God for health, prosperity, and a bountiful harvest.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Prepare traditional sweets with newly harvested crops.
- Draw colourful rangoli at the entrance.
- Visit temples and offer prayers for prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tilgul is a traditional sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery. It is exchanged between friends and family with the saying 'Tilgul ghya, god god bola' (Accept this sweet and speak sweetly).
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.