When is the 2024 Makar Sankranti? Date, Puja Muhurat, History, and Customs

This year’s Makar Sankranti is scheduled for January 15 and is celebrated during the Hindu month of Paush. The holiday, known by many regional names such as Uttarayan in Gujarat, Khichdi in East Uttar Pradesh, Magh Bihu in Assam, and Pongal in South India, is widely observed across the country. This day is fortunate since it marks the Sun God’s entry into the sign of Capricorn. All around the nation, devotees commemorate the day with tremendous fervor.

History of Makar Sankranti in 2024
Makar Sankranti represents the end of winter. The harvest festival is a seasonal celebration in addition to a religious one. This sacred event is devoted to Surya whom the Hindu religion considers to be the Sun God.

It’s a common misconception that those who die away on Makar Sankranti go directly to heaven. In Hindu legend, a divinity named Sankranti killed a demon called Sankarasur a day after Makar Sankranti. This day, known as Karidin or Kinkrant, represents good triumphing over evil.

Makar Sankranti 2024: Ceremony of the Puja
To get good fortune, do out the rites at the appointed times. The Puja muhurat are listed here to prevent any confusion.

Makar Sankranti Punya Kala: 10 hours and 31 minutes, from 07:15 AM to 05:46 PM
01 Hour 45 Minutes, from 07:15 AM to 09:00 AM, is Makar Sankranti Maha Punya Kala.
Sankranti Moment: January 15, 02:54 AM; Mahar Sankranti 2024: Customs

Before beginning the rituals, make sure the whole home is clean, paying particular attention to the prayer space.

The individual performing the ceremonies should have a tilak made of rice flour and roli applied to their forehead.

Place the idol of Lord Shani in the prayer chamber and provide ghevar, four black and white ladoos apiece, and some cash.

On the things intended for giving, scatter roli and rice (baayna).

Focusing on the god, light a lamp and recite the Surya mantra, Om Hram Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah, twelve times.

Give the baayna to married women in the family and guests, including priests, after the ceremonies are over.

In addition, a lot of individuals trade and donate jaggery and sesame seeds, and others give alms to married women in their families as well as give away cutlery. These procedures guarantee that the Lord Shani ceremonies are performed correctly and auspiciously.