Makar Sankranti 2026 in Pune
मकर संक्रांति · पुणे
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Makar Sankranti 2026 in Pune (पुणे) 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 Pune temples like Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati and Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Pune-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 Pune
These temples in Pune are especially powerful during Makar Sankranti:
- ●Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati
- ●Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati
- ●Tulja Bhavani 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 Pune?
Makar Sankranti 2026 is celebrated in Pune on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
What is the Makar Sankranti muhurat in Pune?
The Makar Sankranti muhurat in Pune is Punya Kaal: Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST.
Which temples to visit on Makar Sankranti in Pune?
Famous temples in Pune: Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati, Tulja Bhavani Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Makar Sankranti?
The planetary ruler of Makar Sankranti is Sun (Surya).