Makar Sankranti 2026 in Delhi NCR
मकर संक्रांति · दिल्ली एनसीआर
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Makar Sankranti 2026 in Delhi NCR (दिल्ली एनसीआर) 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 Delhi NCR temples like Akshardham Temple and Kalkaji Mandir for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Delhi NCR-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 Delhi NCR
These temples in Delhi NCR are especially powerful during Makar Sankranti:
- ●Akshardham Temple
- ●Kalkaji Mandir
- ●Chhatarpur Mandir
- ●ISKCON Temple Dwarka
✓ 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 Delhi NCR?
Makar Sankranti 2026 is celebrated in Delhi NCR on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
What is the Makar Sankranti muhurat in Delhi NCR?
The Makar Sankranti muhurat in Delhi NCR is Punya Kaal: Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST.
Which temples to visit on Makar Sankranti in Delhi NCR?
Famous temples in Delhi NCR: Akshardham Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Chhatarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple Dwarka.
Who is the planetary ruler of Makar Sankranti?
The planetary ruler of Makar Sankranti is Sun (Surya).