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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.

Date
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
City
Delhi NCR, Delhi
Planetary Ruler
Sun (Surya)
Category
solar
Muhurat in Delhi NCR
Punya Kaal: Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST
All times in IST · Adjusted for Delhi NCR

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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).

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