Solar festival · Ayodhya, India
Makar Sankranti 2027 in Ayodhya
मकर संक्रांति
Makar Sankranti 2027 in Ayodhya falls on Friday, 15 January 2027. 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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