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 Visakhapatnam
Makar Sankranti Puja in Visakhapatnam
Telugu families keep the three-day Bhogi, Sankranti and Kanuma, with rangoli (muggulu), new rice and Surya puja.
Vishnu temples in and around Visakhapatnam
- Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Visakhapatnam
- MVP Colony
- Gajuwaka
- Madhurawada
- Seethammadhara
- Dwaraka Nagar
- Pendurthi
- Bheemunipatnam
- Rushikonda
విశాఖపట్నంలో మకర సంక్రాంతి పూజ — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹2,350 నుండి.
Puja timings in Visakhapatnam this week
Visakhapatnam 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 | 06:00 AM | 05:22 PM | 02:31 PM – 03:57 PM | 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 06:00 AM | 05:22 PM | 11:41 AM – 01:06 PM | 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:21 PM | 01:06 PM – 02:31 PM | 11:18 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Fri, 13 Nov | 06:01 AM | 05:21 PM | 10:16 AM – 11:41 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:21 PM | 08:52 AM – 10:17 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:21 PM | 03:56 PM – 05:21 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:21 PM | 07:28 AM – 08:52 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Visakhapatnam
- 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 Visakhapatnam and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (this page) | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
| Vizianagaram | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
| Srikakulam | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
| Kakinada | ₹2,350 | 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 Visakhapatnam?
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 Visakhapatnam?
The starting dakshina in Visakhapatnam is ₹2,350 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Visakhapatnam (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Makar Sankranti Puja in Visakhapatnam?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Visakhapatnam do you cover?
MVP Colony, Gajuwaka, Madhurawada, Seethammadhara, Dwaraka Nagar and Pendurthi and the rest of Visakhapatnam. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
విశాఖపట్నంలో మకర సంక్రాంతి పూజ ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా విశాఖపట్నంలో మకర సంక్రాంతి పూజ దక్షిణ ₹2,350 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
విశాఖపట్నంలో మకర సంక్రాంతి పూజ చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్తో స్లాట్ బుక్ చేస్తే, Rutviju బృందం మా పురోహితుల నెట్వర్క్ నుండి ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను 24 గంటల్లో ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.