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 Patna
Makar Sankranti Puja in Patna
North Indian families take a holy bath, give khichdi and til in charity and worship Surya.
Well-known temples in and around Patna
- Mahavir Mandir
- Badi Patan Devi Temple
- Agam Kuan Sheetala Mata Temple
Areas we cover in and around Patna
- Kankarbagh
- Boring Road
- Rajendra Nagar
- Patliputra
- Danapur
- Bailey Road
Puja timings in Patna this week
Patna 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 | 06:03 AM | 05:03 PM | 02:18 PM – 03:41 PM | 11:11 AM – 11:55 AM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:03 PM | 11:33 AM – 12:56 PM | 11:11 AM – 11:55 AM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:02 PM | 12:56 PM – 02:18 PM | 11:12 AM – 11:55 AM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:02 PM | 10:12 AM – 11:34 AM | 11:12 AM – 11:55 AM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:06 AM | 05:01 PM | 08:50 AM – 10:12 AM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:01 PM | 03:39 PM – 05:01 PM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:01 PM | 07:29 AM – 08:51 AM | 11:12 AM – 11:56 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Patna
- 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 Patna and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Patna (this page) | ₹2,350 | Hindi |
| Varanasi | ₹2,350 | Hindi |
| Kolkata | ₹2,100 | Bengali |
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 Patna?
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 Patna?
Expect to pay from ₹2,350 in Patna — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Patna (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 Hindi-speaking pandit for Makar Sankranti Puja in Patna?
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 Patna do you cover?
Kankarbagh, Boring Road, Rajendra Nagar, Patliputra, Danapur and Bailey Road and the rest of Patna. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.