Astrology News Desk: There are many fasts and festivals in Sanatan Dharma and all have their own importance but Makar Sankranti is considered very special which is a day dedicated to the Sun. On this day there is a special tradition of bathing, donating and worshiping. It is believed that doing Surya Sadhana on the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti gives the blessing of health and reduces sorrow and distress, so today we are providing you information about the date and time of Makar Sankranti through this article. So let us know.
Date of Makar Sankranti-
According to the Hindu calendar, the first important festival of the year 2025 is Makar Sankranti. According to astrology, when the Sun leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn, then Makar Sankranti is celebrated on that day. According to the Panchang, the moment of Makar Sankranti of Sun is 9.03 am on 14 January 2025. In such a situation, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 14 January only.
Auspicious time for bathing and donating on Makar Sankranti-
In the year 2025, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 14 January. On this day, it is considered best to take bath in the holy river and do charitable work. According to the Panchang, the total duration of the auspicious period of Makar Sankranti is 8 hours 42 minutes. The duration of Mahapunyakal for bathing and donation is only 1 hour 45 minutes.
Makar Sankranti Punyakaal: 09:03 AM to 05:46 PM
Makar Sankranti Mahapunya Kaal: 09:03 AM to 10:48 AM
