Makar Sankranti 2025: When is Makar Sankranti? Know the correct date and shubh muhurat

Makar Sankranti 2025: The festival will begin on Tuesday, January 14, at 9:03 AM, with the auspicious Punya Kaal lasting 8 hours and 43 minutes, until 5:46 PM.

Makar Sankranti 2025: Makar Sankranti is one of the most significant Hindu festivals. It is a joyous celebration of harvest and new beginnings. This festival is observed across India, and it has diverse regional rituals. It marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makar Rashi), symbolising hope and fresh starts. Additionally, it signifies the end of winter and the onset of a new agricultural cycle. On this auspicious day, people thank nature for a bountiful harvest and welcome prosperity in the year ahead.

As we inch closer towards the festival, many are confused about the correct date - whether it is on January 13 or 14. Here are the correct details for you:

Makar Sankranti 2025: Correct date and muhurat

As per Drik Panchang, the festival of Makar Sankranti falls on Tuesday, January 14 this year. Here's the auspicious muhurat to keep in mind:

Occasion	Muhurat
Makara Sankranti Moment	9:03 am
Makara Sankranti Punya Kala	9:03 am to 5:46 pm
Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala	9:03 am to 10:48 am

Meanwhile, according to the panchang, the Sun will rise at 7:15 am on the day of the festival. Additionally, the Brahma muhurat will last from 5:27 am to 6:21 am, the Abhijit muhurat is from 12:09 pm to 12:51 pm, and the Vijaya muhurat is from 2:15 pm to 2:57 pm.

Makar Sankranti 2025: Rituals

The festival is celebrated in each region with distinctive traditions. For instance, in North India, people celebrate Lohri. In southern parts, people observe Pongal. While in Gujarat and Rajasthan, people observe the festival by flying colourful kites, in the East, the Ganga Sagar Mela is a key event.