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Lohri and Makar Sankranti 2026 are important festivals in India and hold deep cultural and religious meaning. According to the Hindu Panchang, Lohri will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and Makar Sankranti will be observed on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. These festivals mark the change of seasons, the
end of winter, and the beginning of longer days. People celebrate them to thank nature and pray for happiness and prosperity.
Makar Sankranti
Every year, devotees look for the correct dates, timings, Punya Kaal, and Sankranti Muhurat to perform rituals at the right time. In 2026, the Sankranti moment will occur at 3:13 PM. The Punya Kaal will be from 3:13 PM to 5:45 PM, while the Maha Punya Kaal will last from 3:13 PM to 4:58 PM. This period is considered very holy for taking ritual baths, offering prayers to Lord Surya (Sun God), giving charity, and performing religious activities. Since the Sankranti happens during the day, devotees are advised to complete rituals on the same day.
Makar Sankranti is astrologically important as it marks the Sun's movement into the Makara (Capricorn) zodiac sign. On this day, the moon sign is Vrishchika, the nakshatra is Anuradha, and the Sankranti name is Mandakini. Traditionally, this festival is believed to bring good health, stable prices, better governance, good harvest, and peace in society.
Across India, Makar Sankranti is celebrated with different names. It is called Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat and Rajasthan, and Maghi in Punjab and Haryana. Each region follows its own customs while welcoming prosperity.
Lohri
Lohri, celebrated a day earlier, is closely linked to Punjabi culture. Families gather around bonfires, sing folk songs, and offer peanuts, jaggery, sesame seeds, and rewri. Lohri represents the joy of harvest, gratitude to nature, and hope for a prosperous future.
Together, Lohri and Makar Sankranti 2026 bring devotion, joy, and positive energy, reminding everyone of nature's beautiful cycle.
