Makar Sankranti 2027 will be observed on Friday, January 15, 2027. It is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God) and marks the Sun’s transition into Makara Rashi (Capricorn). The festival is also associated with Uttarayana, the Sun’s northward movement.
For devotees in Odisha, Makar Sankranti is an important day for taking a holy bath, offering Arghya to Surya Dev, performing puja, charity and other religious activities.
Makar Sankranti 2027 Date and Time
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti | Friday, January 15, 2027 |
| Sankranti Moment | 9:14 PM, January 14 |
| Punya Kaal | 6:25 AM – 5:27 PM |
| Punya Kaal Duration | 11 Hours 02 Minutes |
| Maha Punya Kaal | 6:25 AM – 8:15 AM |
| Maha Punya Kaal Duration | 1 Hour 50 Minutes |
| Sunrise | 6:25 AM |
| Sunset | 5:27 PM |
| Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Note: The timings above are based on the supplied Panchang data for Bhubaneswar, India. Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal can vary by location.
What is Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti is a solar festival observed when the Sun enters Makara Rashi (Capricorn). The festival is traditionally considered an important occasion for worshipping Surya Dev, taking a sacred bath, making charitable donations and performing religious activities.
The Sankranti moment in 2027 occurs at 9:14 PM on January 14, while the observance date given for Makar Sankranti is January 15, 2027.
Because the Sankranti moment occurs after sunset, the Punya Kaal activities are observed during the following day’s daytime period.
Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal 2027
The Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal on January 15, 2027, is:
6:25 AM to 5:27 PM
The total duration is 11 hours 2 minutes.
The more auspicious Maha Punya Kaal is:
6:25 AM to 8:15 AM
Its duration is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Traditionally, activities such as taking a holy bath, offering food or Naivedhya to Surya Dev, giving charity or Dakshina, performing religious rituals and completing fast-related activities are considered appropriate during Punya Kaal.
Makar Sankranti Maha Punya Kaal
Maha Punya Kaal is the particularly auspicious portion of the Sankranti observance.
In Bhubaneswar, the Maha Punya Kaal on Makar Sankranti 2027 is from 6:25 AM to 8:15 AM.
Devotees who wish to perform their main Sankranti worship can preferably complete their rituals during this period.
How to Worship Surya Dev on Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is closely associated with the worship of Surya Dev. A simple traditional observance can include:
- Wake up early and take a bath.
- Wear clean clothes.
- Prepare water for offering Arghya to the Sun.
- Offer water to the rising Sun while facing east.
- Pray to Surya Dev for health, prosperity and well-being.
- Recite Surya mantras or perform Surya Namaskar if part of your regular practice.
- Donate food, clothes or other suitable items according to your tradition.
- Offer or prepare traditional Sankranti foods with family.
The supplied Panchang specifically notes that offering Arghya to the rising Surya requires the correct sunrise time, which is why Panchang timings are useful for daily religious observances.
Makar Sankranti 2027 Sunrise and Sunset
For Bhubaneswar, the supplied Panchang gives:
- Sunrise: 6:25 AM
- Sunset: 5:27 PM
- Madhyahna: 11:56 AM
- Day Duration: 11 Hours 02 Minutes
- Night Duration: 12 Hours 57 Minutes
The sunrise time is particularly useful for devotees planning morning Surya worship and Arghya.
Makar Sankranti 2027 Panchang
According to the supplied Panchang data for January 15, 2027:
| Panchang Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until 2:13 PM |
| Next Tithi | Ashtami |
| Nakshatra | Revati until 11:51 PM |
| Next Nakshatra | Ashwini |
| Yoga | Shiva until 4:18 PM |
| Karana | Vanija until 2:13 PM |
| Weekday | Friday (Shukrawara) |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Moonsign | Meena until 11:51 PM |
| Sunsign | Makara |
| Drik Ritu | Shishir (Winter) |
| Drik Ayana | Uttarayana |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 Siddharthi |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 Parabhava |
| Chandramasa | Pausha – Purnimanta |
Auspicious Timings on Makar Sankranti 2027
Some of the auspicious timings given in the supplied Panchang are:
| Muhurta | Time |
|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | 4:41 AM – 5:33 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 5:07 AM – 6:25 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:34 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 1:46 PM – 2:31 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurta | 5:25 PM – 5:51 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 5:27 PM – 6:45 PM |
| Amrit Kalam | 9:23 PM – 11:02 PM |
| Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga | Whole Day |
| Amrita Siddhi Yoga | 6:25 AM – 11:51 PM |
For Sankranti-specific religious observance, the Punya Kaal and Maha Punya Kaal are the primary timings highlighted in the supplied data.
Inauspicious Timings on January 15, 2027
The supplied Panchang lists these timings:
| Timing | Time |
|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 10:33 AM – 11:56 AM |
| Yamaganda | 2:42 PM – 4:04 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 8:37 AM – 9:22 AM |
| Gulikai Kalam | 7:48 AM – 9:11 AM and 12:18 PM – 1:02 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:34 AM – 1:13 PM |
| Bhadra | 2:13 PM – 2:03 AM, January 16 |
| Ganda Moola | Whole Day |
| Panchaka | 6:25 AM – 11:51 PM |
These timings are included for Panchang reference and should be considered according to the particular ritual or activity being planned.
Makar Sankranti 2027 Sankranti Muhurta
The supplied Sankranti data gives the following details:
| Sankranti Detail | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Sankranti Karana | Garaja |
| Observation Date | January 15, 2027 |
| Transit Date | January 14, 2027 |
| Sankranti Moment | 9:14 PM, January 14 |
| Sankranti Ghati | 38 |
| Sankranti Moonsign | Meena |
| Sankranti Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Vahana | Hathi (Elephant) |
| Upa Vahana | Gadha (Donkey) |
| Vastra | Lal (Red) |
| Bhakshya Padartha | Dudha (Milk) |
| Pushpa | Bilva |
| Bhojana Patra | Loha (Iron) |
| Abhushana | Mukuta |
| Kanchuki | Gulabi (Pink) |
Makar Sankranti Phalam 2027
The supplied Makar Sankranti Phalam indicates:
- It is considered good for learned, scholarly and educated people.
- Commodity prices are indicated as normal.
- It is associated with wealth and prosperity.
- It indicates good health.
- It indicates affinity among nations.
- An increase in grain stocks is indicated.
These are traditional Sankranti Phalam indications and are best understood as part of the traditional Panchang framework.
Makar Sankranti, Uttarayana and Pongal
Makar Sankranti is celebrated under different names and traditions in different parts of India.
- Makar Sankranti – commonly used name for the festival.
- Uttarayana – associated with the Sun’s northward movement.
- Pongal – the festival is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu.
- Maghi – associated with the Sankranti period in Punjab and Haryana.
- Makaravilakku – observed in Kerala.
In Odisha, Makar Sankranti is also an important festival and is commonly associated with seasonal change, Surya worship and traditional foods.
Why is Surya Dev Worshipped on Makar Sankranti?
Surya Dev holds an important place in Hindu religious traditions as the visible form of divine light and energy. Makar Sankranti provides an important occasion for devotees to express gratitude to the Sun through prayer, Arghya, fasting or charity according to their family and regional traditions.
The festival also marks an important transition in the solar calendar and is associated with Uttarayana.
Makar Sankranti Rituals and Charity
Charity is an important part of Sankranti observances. Depending on personal and family tradition, devotees may donate food, clothing or other useful items.
Common religious activities associated with Sankranti include:
- Taking a holy bath
- Offering Arghya to Surya Dev
- Performing Surya Puja
- Reciting prayers or mantras
- Surya Namaskar
- Offering Naivedhya
- Donating food or useful items
- Helping people in need
- Spending time with family
The exact customs can differ according to region, family tradition and religious practice.
Makar Sankranti 2027 in Odisha
For people searching for Makar Sankranti 2027 in Odisha, the festival falls on Friday, January 15, 2027. The supplied Panchang data is calculated for Bhubaneswar, Odisha, so visitors using the timings for another city should check the local Panchang because sunrise and Sankranti-related timings can vary by location.
For Odisha families, Makar Sankranti can be an opportunity to combine traditional Surya worship with family gatherings, seasonal foods, charity and prayers.
Makar Sankranti 2027: Quick Summary
Makar Sankranti 2027 Date: January 15, 2027, Friday
Sankranti Moment: January 14 at 9:14 PM
Punya Kaal: 6:25 AM to 5:27 PM
Maha Punya Kaal: 6:25 AM to 8:15 AM
Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM
Sunsign: Makara
Ayana: Uttarayana
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
If you are planning Surya Puja or other Sankranti rituals, the Maha Punya Kaal of 6:25 AM to 8:15 AM provides the preferred auspicious period according to the supplied data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Makar Sankranti will be observed on Friday, January 15, 2027.
For Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal is 6:25 AM to 5:27 PM on January 15, 2027.
The Maha Punya Kaal is 6:25 AM to 8:15 AM on January 15, 2027.
The Sankranti moment occurs at 9:14 PM on January 14, 2027.
Devotees can wake early, take a bath, offer Arghya to the rising Sun, pray to Surya Dev and perform other traditional religious practices according to their family tradition.
Makar Sankranti and Uttarayana are closely associated with the Sun’s movement and are observed together in many traditions. The supplied Panchang lists Drik Ayana as Uttarayana on January 15, 2027.
The supplied timings are for Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Sankranti Punya Kaal and other Panchang timings can differ between cities.