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 Nagpur
Makar Sankranti Puja in Nagpur
Maharashtrian families exchange tilgul and women perform haldi-kumkum.
Vishnu temples in and around Nagpur
- Ramtek Sri Rama Temple
Areas we cover in and around Nagpur
- Dharampeth
- Sitabuldi
- Manish Nagar
- Wardha Road
- Sadar
- Hingna
Puja timings in Nagpur this week
Nagpur 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 | 06:21 AM | 05:34 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:10 PM | 11:35 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:22 AM | 05:33 PM | 11:58 AM – 01:22 PM | 11:35 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:22 AM | 05:33 PM | 01:22 PM – 02:45 PM | 11:35 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:33 PM | 10:34 AM – 11:58 AM | 11:35 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:32 PM | 09:11 AM – 10:34 AM | 11:36 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:24 AM | 05:32 PM | 04:09 PM – 05:32 PM | 11:36 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:25 AM | 05:32 PM | 07:48 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:36 AM – 12:21 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Nagpur
- 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 Nagpur and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur (this page) | ₹2,350 | Marathi |
| Mumbai | ₹2,100 | Marathi |
| Hyderabad | ₹2,100 | Telugu |
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 Nagpur?
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 Nagpur?
Expect to pay from ₹2,350 in Nagpur — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Nagpur (the base price is ₹2,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Makar Sankranti Puja in Nagpur?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Nagpur do you cover?
Dharampeth, Sitabuldi, Manish Nagar, Wardha Road, Sadar and Hingna and the rest of Nagpur. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.