Makar Sankranti 2027
Friday, January 15, 2027
In 147 days
What this day is
The sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) marks the turn toward longer, warmer days: one of the few Hindu festivals set by the solar calendar, so it lands on nearly the same date every year. It is kept as Pongal in Tamil homes, Uttarayan in Gujarat, and follows Lohri in Punjabi homes.
How families observe it at home
Families cook and share sesame-and-jaggery sweets (til-gur laddoo, chikki) and a first-harvest dish such as khichdi or pongal. It is a day for flying kites where weather allows, giving to those in need, and calling elders to ask their blessings for the new season.
About this date
Pending verification: estimated from lunisolar reckoning; confirm against a published panchang (e.g. Drik Panchang) before launch.
Lunisolar dates can shift by a day between regional calendars and panchang editions. If this day matters to your family, confirm the local tithi with your panchang or temple before planning.
Other years
Mark Makar Sankranti with a blessing in their name
A personalized blessing for someone you love: every verse quoted from a named source and never invented, delivered as text, audio, or video.