Makar Sankranti 2026: Significance, Donations, and Auspicious Timings
Understanding Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti Donations 2026: Makar Sankranti is a significant festival in Hindu culture, marking the transition of the Sun into the Capricorn zodiac sign. This event is celebrated as the Sun, regarded as the king of planets, enters the domain of Saturn. The festival embodies themes of light, vitality, harvest, and fresh starts. In Northern India, it is also referred to as Khichdi. Traditionally, devotees honor the Sun God and engage in charitable acts on this day. Scriptures suggest that giving during Makar Sankranti enhances wealth and prosperity, inviting positive energy into one's life.
Celebration Date and Astrological Significance
This year, Makar Sankranti will be observed on January 14th. The Anuradha Nakshatra will be aligned on this date, symbolizing 'success'. Additionally, Venus, known for bringing joy and fortune, will also be positioned in Capricorn. This alignment will create a special conjunction known as Shukraditya Rajyoga during the festival. Consequently, donating specific items on this day is believed to be particularly auspicious, potentially attracting success and prosperity into your life. Let's explore this further.
Auspicious Timings for Makar Sankranti
Auspicious Timings:
Punya Kaal (Auspicious Time): 3:13 PM to 5:46 PM
Maha Punya Kaal (Highly Auspicious Time): 3:13 PM to 4:58 AM
Auspicious Time for bathing in the Ganges: 9:03 AM to 10:48 AM
Mantras to Chant on Makar Sankranti
Chant these mantras on Makar Sankranti:
12 Mantras of the Sun God:
Om Adityaya Namah.
Om Suryaya Namah.
Om Raveya Namah.
Om Pushane Namah.
Om Dineshaya Namah.
Om Savitre Namah.
Om Prabhakaraya Namah.
Om Mitraya Namah.
Om Ushakaraya Namah.
Om Bhanave Namah.
Om Dinamanaya Namah.
Om Martandaya Namah.
Items to Donate on Makar Sankranti
Recommended Donations:
On Makar Sankranti, it is customary to donate Khichdi, a dish made from rice and lentils. Additionally, other food grains can also be given, which is considered highly auspicious.
Donating jaggery on this day is believed to enhance the Sun's position in your horoscope.
Vegetables can also be donated, which is said to appease ancestral spirits (Pitra Dosha). Furthermore, black sesame seeds are beneficial and can alleviate various afflictions.
Warm clothing donations are particularly special on Makar Sankranti. Donating rice and urad dal (black gram lentils) is significant and is believed to please Lord Surya (the Sun God). Additionally, cotton and camphor can also be donated on this auspicious day.