Solar festival · Shirdi, India
Makar Sankranti 2026 in Shirdi
मकर संक्रांति
Makar Sankranti 2026 in Shirdi falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of its northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar, and is celebrated regionally as Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi and Bihu.
About Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of its northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar, and is celebrated regionally as Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi and Bihu.
Also known as: Pongal · Uttarayan · Maghi · Lohri season.
Presiding deity: Surya.
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