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