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 Mangaluru
Makar Sankranti Puja in Mangaluru
Karnataka families exchange ellu-bella (sesame and jaggery) and worship Surya.
Well-known temples in and around Mangaluru
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple
- Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
- Mangaladevi Temple
Areas we cover in and around Mangaluru
- Surathkal
- Kadri
- Bejai
- Kankanady
- Bantwal
- Moodbidri
- Udupi
Puja timings in Mangaluru this week
Mangaluru 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 | 06:27 AM | 06:02 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:35 PM | 11:51 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:27 AM | 06:02 PM | 12:15 PM – 01:41 PM | 11:51 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:28 AM | 06:01 PM | 01:41 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:28 AM | 06:01 PM | 10:48 AM – 12:15 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 09:22 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 04:35 PM – 06:01 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 07:56 AM – 09:22 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mangaluru
- 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 Mangaluru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mangaluru (this page) | ₹2,350 | Kannada |
| Mysuru | ₹2,350 | Kannada |
| Bengaluru | ₹2,100 | Kannada |
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 Mangaluru?
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 Mangaluru?
The starting dakshina in Mangaluru is ₹2,350 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Mangaluru (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 Kannada-speaking pandit for Makar Sankranti Puja in Mangaluru?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Mangaluru do you cover?
Most of Mangaluru — for example Surathkal, Kadri, Bejai, Kankanady, Bantwal and Moodbidri. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.