What is Makar Sankranti Puja?
Makar Sankranti marks the start of the Sun’s northward journey (Uttarayana), traditionally held auspicious for worship and charity. It is a solar festival, so it falls on 14 or 15 January almost every year. It is celebrated across India — Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Pedda Panduga in the Telugu states, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Magh Bihu in Assam and Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh.
Makar Sankranti 2027 date
- Makar Sankranti 2027
- Friday, 15 January 2027the day the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
When is Makar Sankranti 2027? Makar Sankranti 2027 is on Friday, 15 January 2027 (the day the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)).
The date is calculated by Rutviju’s panchang with the rule checked against Drik Panchang, for sunrise at Hyderabad. Your pandit confirms the exact muhurat for your home.
Verified pandits who perform Makar Sankranti Puja
These 10 pandits have been approved by the Rutviju team and perform Makar Sankranti Puja. Open a profile to see the languages, experience and every puja they do, and book directly.
The story of Makar Sankranti Puja
What is Makar Sankranti Pooja?
Makar Sankranti (Pongal, Uttarayan, Lohri, Bihu) marks the Sun’s entry into Capricorn; the pooja worships Surya Narayana and the ancestors and is followed by dana of til, jaggery and new grain.
Sankranti begins Uttarayana, the auspicious half of the year. Telugu families celebrate Bhogi, Sankranti and Kanuma; Tamil families celebrate Pongal; Gujarat flies kites for Uttarayan. Til-gud and new rice are offered everywhere.
Benefits
- Blessings of Surya for health and success
- Peace for the ancestors (Sankranti tarpanam)
- Merit of dana in the auspicious punya kaal
When to perform
- Makara Sankranti punya kaal (usually 14 or 15 January)
How Makar Sankranti Pooja is performed
- Surya pooja and arghya
- Sankranti tarpanam (for those who perform it)
- Pooja with new rice, til and jaggery
- Dana of til, jaggery, rice and clothes
- Harathi
Benefits and best time for Makar Sankranti Puja
Benefits
- Blessings of Surya for health and success
- Gratitude for the harvest and the family’s prosperity
- Merit of Sankranti snanam and daanam
When to perform
- Makar Sankranti — the day the Sun enters Makara
- Morning, after the Sankranti bath
Makar Sankranti Puja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Sankranti snanam and sankalpam
- 2Ganapati pooja
- 3Surya puja with arghya, red flowers and Aditya Hrudayam
- 4Naivedyam of new rice (pongal), sesame and jaggery
- 5Daanam of sesame, rice, clothes or a lamp, and harathi
Makar Sankranti Puja samagri list
- Sesame (til) and jaggery
- New rice, milk and jaggery for pongal
- Sugarcane — 2
- Turmeric plant — 1
- Flowers, fruits and kumkum
- Items for dana
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order.
Makar Sankranti Puja across India’s traditions
Telugu tradition
Telugu families keep the three-day Bhogi, Sankranti and Kanuma, with rangoli (muggulu), new rice and Surya puja.
Tamil tradition
Tamil families cook pongal in a new pot at sunrise and worship Surya; Mattu Pongal honours the cattle the next day.
Kannada tradition
Karnataka families exchange ellu-bella (sesame and jaggery) and worship Surya.
Gujarati tradition
Gujarati families mark Uttarayan with kites, til-chikki and Surya puja.
Marathi tradition
Maharashtrian families exchange tilgul and women perform haldi-kumkum.
Hindi tradition
North Indian families take a holy bath, give khichdi and til in charity and worship Surya.
Punjabi tradition
Punjabi families celebrate Lohri the evening before and Maghi on Sankranti.
Assamese tradition
Assamese families celebrate Magh (Bhogali) Bihu with community feasts.
Bengali tradition
Bengali families make pithe and mark Poush Sankranti.
Odia tradition
Odia families offer makara chaula (new rice) to Surya and Jagannath.
Malayalam tradition
In Kerala the day is Makaravilakku at Sabarimala.
Book Makar Sankranti Puja in your city
Telangana
- Hyderabad
- Warangal
- Karimnagar
- Nizamabad
- Khammam
- Sangareddy
- Siddipet
- Yadagirigutta
- Nalgonda
- Suryapet
- Mahabubnagar
- Mancherial
- Adilabad
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
- Machilipatnam
- Bhimavaram
- Amalapuram
- Anakapalli
- Narasaraopet
- Nandyal
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
Gujarat
West Bengal
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Assam
Why book Makar Sankranti Puja with Rutviju
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How to book Makar Sankranti Puja
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Choose Makar Sankranti Puja — a verified pandit is suggested for you, or pick one by language and experience.
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Pick a date and time and add your address; a muhurtham preference is optional.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking). On the day, track your pandit live and confirm arrival and completion with OTP codes.
Frequently asked questions
When is Makar Sankranti 2027?
Makar Sankranti 2027 is on Friday, 15 January 2027 (the day the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)).
How do I book a pandit for Makar Sankranti 2027?
Open the Makar Sankranti Puja booking page, choose a verified pandit and a time on Friday, 15 January 2027, and pay online — or send your details on WhatsApp and Rutviju arranges a pandit. Book early: festival slots fill fast.
How much does Makar Sankranti Puja cost?
On Rutviju, Makar Sankranti Puja starts from ₹2,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Makar Sankranti Puja take?
About 1 to 1.5 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
Why is Sankranti on a fixed date?
Because it follows the Sun, not the Moon: it is the day the Sun enters Makara, which falls on 14 or 15 January.
Is the puja done in the morning?
Yes. The bath and Surya puja are done in the morning; the pandit can also perform a Pongal or Bhogi puja on the days around it.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Makar Sankranti Puja?
Yes. Rutviju has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Makar Sankranti Puja?
Makar Sankranti Puja can be booked in 99 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Sangareddy. Choose your city below for local details.