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 Cuttack
Makar Sankranti Puja in Cuttack
Odia families offer makara chaula (new rice) to Surya and Jagannath.
Well-known temples in and around Cuttack
- Cuttack Chandi Temple
- Dhabaleswar Temple
- Paramahansa Nath Temple
Areas we cover in and around Cuttack
- Buxi Bazaar
- CDA
- Badambadi
- College Square
- Bidanasi
- Jobra
Puja timings in Cuttack this week
Cuttack 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 | 05:53 AM | 05:08 PM | 02:19 PM – 03:43 PM | 11:08 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 05:53 AM | 05:07 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:55 PM | 11:08 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 05:54 AM | 05:07 PM | 12:55 PM – 02:19 PM | 11:08 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 05:55 AM | 05:07 PM | 10:07 AM – 11:31 AM | 11:08 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 05:55 AM | 05:06 PM | 08:43 AM – 10:07 AM | 11:08 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:06 PM | 03:42 PM – 05:06 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:06 PM | 07:20 AM – 08:44 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:53 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Cuttack
- 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 Cuttack and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Cuttack (this page) | ₹2,350 | Odia |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹2,350 | Odia |
| Puri | ₹2,350 | Odia |
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 Cuttack?
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 Cuttack?
The starting dakshina in Cuttack is ₹2,350 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Cuttack (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 Odia-speaking pandit for Makar Sankranti Puja in Cuttack?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Cuttack do you cover?
Buxi Bazaar, CDA, Badambadi, College Square, Bidanasi and Jobra and the rest of Cuttack. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.