Makar Sankranti 2026 in Chennai
मकर संक्रांति · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Makar Sankranti 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Planetary ruler: Sun (Surya). Auspicious muhurat: Punya Kaal: Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST. The day Sun enters Capricorn (Makar Rashi), marking Uttarayan — the auspicious northward journey of the Sun. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Makar Sankranti
Most powerful day for Surya worship, donation, and spiritual practice. Marks the end of inauspicious Dhanurmas.
🛕 Where to celebrate Makar Sankranti in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Makar Sankranti:
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Donate til (sesame) and gud (jaggery)
- ●Take a holy bath in sacred rivers (Ganga, Yamuna)
- ●Offer Arghya to Surya at sunrise
- ●Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol
- ●Do not engage in conflicts or harsh speech
- ●Avoid cutting hair or nails
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When is Makar Sankranti 2026 in Chennai?
Makar Sankranti 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
What is the Makar Sankranti muhurat in Chennai?
The Makar Sankranti muhurat in Chennai is Punya Kaal: Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST.
Which temples to visit on Makar Sankranti in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Makar Sankranti?
The planetary ruler of Makar Sankranti is Sun (Surya).