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