What is Makar Sankranti Puja?
Makar Sankranti Puja is the harvest-festival worship of Surya on the day the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn): a morning bath, Surya puja with arghya, offerings of the new harvest and sesame-jaggery, and charity (daanam). It takes 1 to 1.5 hours with 1 pandit.
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.
Pandits available for Makar Sankranti Puja in Sambhajinagar
Makar Sankranti Puja in Sambhajinagar
Maharashtrian families exchange tilgul and women perform haldi-kumkum.
Well-known temples in and around Sambhajinagar
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (Ellora)
- Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khuldabad
Areas we cover in and around Sambhajinagar
- CIDCO
- Garkheda
- Osmanpura
- Jalna Road
- Beed Bypass
- Waluj
Puja timings in Sambhajinagar this week
Sambhajinagar timings from Tue, 10 Nov. Avoid starting Makar Sankranti Puja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 10 Nov | 06:34 AM | 05:51 PM | 03:01 PM – 04:26 PM | 11:50 AM – 12:35 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:35 AM | 05:50 PM | 12:13 PM – 01:37 PM | 11:50 AM – 12:35 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:35 AM | 05:50 PM | 01:37 PM – 03:01 PM | 11:50 AM – 12:35 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:36 AM | 05:50 PM | 10:49 AM – 12:13 PM | 11:50 AM – 12:35 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:37 AM | 05:49 PM | 09:25 AM – 10:49 AM | 11:50 AM – 12:35 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:37 AM | 05:49 PM | 04:25 PM – 05:49 PM | 11:51 AM – 12:35 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:38 AM | 05:49 PM | 08:02 AM – 09:25 AM | 11:51 AM – 12:36 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Sambhajinagar
- Fri, 13 Nov
Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
Makar Sankranti Puja price in Sambhajinagar and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Sambhajinagar (this page) | ₹2,350 | Marathi |
| Nashik | ₹2,350 | Marathi |
| Pune | ₹2,100 | Marathi |
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 in Sambhajinagar?
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 in Sambhajinagar?
The starting dakshina in Sambhajinagar is ₹2,350 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Sambhajinagar (the base price is ₹2,100 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Makar Sankranti Puja in Sambhajinagar?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Sambhajinagar do you cover?
CIDCO, Garkheda, Osmanpura, Jalna Road, Beed Bypass and Waluj and the rest of Sambhajinagar. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.