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Maghe Sankranti

Nepali

Also known as: Makar Sankranti, Maghi

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Maghe Sankranti
2026 Nepali Date

Maghe Sankranti

About Maghe Sankranti

Maghe Sankranti marks the sun's entry into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) in the Nepali calendar, falling in mid-January. It is one of the most important solar festivals in Nepal.

On this day, devotees take early morning holy dips in rivers and ponds. Special foods like sesame laddoo, ghee, yam, and sweet potatoes are prepared and shared.

In the Terai region, Maghe Sankranti is celebrated as Maghi with great enthusiasm, featuring traditional dances, fairs, and community gatherings.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees take holy baths and observe light fasting with traditional food preparations.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Wake up before dawn and take a holy bath in a river.
  • Offer prayers to the Sun God with water and flowers.
  • Prepare and share traditional foods like sesame laddoo and ghee.
  • Begin auspicious activities and new ventures.

Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the holy bath and morning puja.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:
Water for holy bathSesame seeds and jaggeryGhee and yamFlowers and garlandsIncense and camphor
Puja Procedure:
  1. Take a holy bath in a river before sunrise.
  2. Offer water to the rising Sun with prayers.
  3. Prepare traditional foods like sesame laddoo.
  4. Share food and celebrate with family and neighbours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why is holy bathing important?

Holy bathing on this day is believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul, as the sun begins its auspicious northward journey.

Q: What foods are traditional?

Sesame laddoo, ghee, yam, sweet potatoes, and khichdi are the traditional foods.

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.

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