Sankranthi 2026, a significant Hindu harvest festival, is eagerly anticipated across India. This auspicious occasion marks the sun's transition into Makara...
Sankranthi 2026 is expected to be celebrated on January 14th, marking the sun's entry into the Capricorn zodiac sign (Makara Rashi).
Sankranthi is a harvest festival dedicated to the sun god Surya, symbolizing gratitude for agricultural prosperity and the commencement of the Uttarayana period, considered auspicious.
Celebrations include flying kites, drawing vibrant rangoli (Muggulu), preparing traditional sweets like Pongal and Sakinalu, bonfires (Bhogi), and performing rituals to honor cattle and ancestors.
Sankranthi is widely celebrated across India, notably in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu (as Pongal), Gujarat (as Uttarayan), Maharashtra, and Punjab (as Lohri).