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 Gwalior
Makar Sankranti Puja in Gwalior
North Indian families take a holy bath, give khichdi and til in charity and worship Surya.
Well-known temples in and around Gwalior
- Surya Mandir, Morar
- Teli ka Mandir, Gwalior Fort
Areas we cover in and around Gwalior
- Lashkar
- Morar
- City Centre
- Thatipur
- DD Nagar
- Hazira
Puja timings in Gwalior this week
Gwalior 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 | 06:32 AM | 05:30 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:08 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:33 AM | 05:30 PM | 12:01 PM – 01:23 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:33 AM | 05:29 PM | 01:23 PM – 02:45 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:34 AM | 05:29 PM | 10:40 AM – 12:01 PM | 11:40 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:35 AM | 05:28 PM | 09:18 AM – 10:40 AM | 11:40 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:36 AM | 05:28 PM | 04:06 PM – 05:28 PM | 11:40 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:36 AM | 05:27 PM | 07:58 AM – 09:19 AM | 11:40 AM – 12:24 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Gwalior
- 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 Gwalior and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Gwalior (this page) | ₹2,350 | Hindi |
| Agra | ₹2,350 | Hindi |
| Bhopal | ₹2,350 | Hindi |
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 Gwalior?
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 Gwalior?
The starting dakshina in Gwalior is ₹2,350 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Gwalior (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 Hindi-speaking pandit for Makar Sankranti Puja in Gwalior?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Gwalior do you cover?
Lashkar, Morar, City Centre, Thatipur, DD Nagar and Hazira and the rest of Gwalior. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.