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Time & Location
Jan 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About the event
Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in various parts of India, marking the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar). It usually falls on January 14th each year and is one of the few Hindu festivals that is celebrated on the same date every year.
Significance
The festival signifies the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. It is considered an auspicious time for new beginnings and is associated with harvest and prosperity.
Celebrations
Pongal: In Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Pongal, a harvest festival where people prepare a special dish made of rice and jaggery.
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