# Makara Sankranti 2023: Timings, Sankranti Devi, and Rituals > Makara Sankranti 2023 Time, Sankranti Devi, Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, and Samagri. Know its Significance and Hindu Astrology Predictions Source: https://astroshala.com/makara-sankranti-2023-timings-sankranti-devi-rituals/ Author: Ekant Sharma Updated: 2026-10-22 --- **Makara Sankranti 2023 Time, Sankranti Devi, Rituals, Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Samagri and Hindu Astrology Predictions:**Makara Sankranti is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India among people of all castes and creeds. The date of Makara Sankranti may vary based on the leap year. The Makara Sankranti 2023 will be celebrated on 15 January when, per the *Hindu lunisolar calendar*, the Sun will begin its journey in the *Capricorn* *Sign*, known as [*Makara Sign*](https://astroshala.com/horoscope/capricorn/) in the Hindi language. Every year, Makara Sankranti is celebrated on the first day of the Sun’s transit (Solar Ingress) into the *Capricorn Sign* or *Makara Sign*. Makara Sankranti is basically a festival celebrating Sun’s transiting course towards the northern hemisphere. ***Astroshala.com offers a personalised and exclusive [10-Year Astro Life Report](https://astroshala.com/product/10-year-life-report/). Order Now to know what the future holds for you and how you can overcome difficult times (if any) in the next 10 years to use it best.*** ## Rituals and Significance of Makara Sankranti or Uttarayan In India, [Makara Sankranti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makar_Sankranti) is considered to be a highly auspicious festival. On this day, people worship and make offerings to the Sun god. In India, as per the Hindu lunisolar calendar, this day marks the beginning of the *Shishir Ritu* (Winter Season). As per the Hindu lunisolar calendar, from this day onwards, Sun sets its course towards the Northern hemisphere, which is known as Uttarayan. Though this day is primarily celebrated by the Hindus, with changing times, people of all castes and creeds come together to celebrate it. On this day, people, especially in northern India, fly kites. Moreover, many people also take a dip in holy water (River Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Godavari, Kaveri, etc.) to mark the auspiciousness of this festival. In Hinduism, it is widely believed that those who die on the day of Makara Sankranti attain Moksha (Salvation) and are freed from the cycle of birth and death. For instance, Bhishma Pitamah waited for 58 days lying on an arrow bed to mark the Sun’s course in Uttarayana, i.e., the day of Makara Sankranti to give up his body to attain salvation (reference Mahabharat). ## Different Names of Makara Sankranti Makara Sankranti is one of the few Hindu festivals that is observed based on the Hindu solar calendar. In India, across various regions, it is known by different names. For instance, in the eastern Indian state of Assam, it is known as *Magh Bihu,*while in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, people call it *Pedda Pandaga*. In Gujarat, it is known as *Uttarayan*, and in Kashmir, it is called *Shishur Sankrant*. Similarly, Bengali people call it *Poush Shongkranti*, and in Tamil Nadu, it is known as *Thai Pongal*. It is also a cultural custom to donate grains, black sesame seeds, sesame laddus, pulses, fruits, and other necessary commodities among the poor. Khichdi, a traditional dish made up of rice and pulses, is also prepared on this auspicious day. Makara Sankranti has both a religious as well as a seasonal significance. As per the Hindu calendar, it is one of the most auspicious days among Hindus. ***In April 2023, Jupiter enters the Aries Sign for about a year. 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As Solar Ingress for Makara Sankranti 2023 is taking place at night (after Sunset) on 14 January, the Makara Sankranti festival will be celebrated on Sunday, i.e., on 15 January 2023. ### **The Appearance of Sankranti Devi as per Hindu Astrology** This year until mid-Feb 2023, Sankranti Devi will come riding on a Leopard, with the sword in one hand and *pindipalam*(a weapon made up of an iron bar) in the other. She will be wearing red clothes with pearls worn around her neck. Her body will smell like the fragrance of saffron powder. She will be adorning Karnikara flowers. Sankranti Devi’s face will be in the Leo sign. Hence she will be starting her journey from the South direction and moving toward the East direction. She’ll be in a sitting posture. In this state, she consumes a boiled mixture of milk and sugar. ### **Results of Sankranti Devi’s Appearance as per Hindu Astrology** As this Sankranti is on Saturday, the appearance of Sankranti Devi will affect the entire world. It will cause many natural calamities, diseases, famine and extreme weather conditions. Therefore, famine and widespread disease could lead to many deaths. Moreover, there could also be protests in many countries against their respective governments, leading to internal conflicts such as riots. Disease(s) will affect many people on a large scale. For commodities, the prices will remain normal. #### **Here are the Shubh Muhurata timings (IST) for Delhi/NCR region:** Sankranti Karana: Balava Sankranti Day: Saturday Observation Date: 15 January 2023 (Sunday) Sun Transit in the Capricorn Sign Date: 14 January 2023 Beginning Time of Sankranti: 8:45:20 PM Time of Sankranti in Ghati: 37 (Ratri mana) Moon Sign when Sankranti comes into effect: Kanya/Virgo Nakshatra at the time of Sankranti: Chitra ruled by Mars **Makara Sankranti Punya Kaal: 07:19:14 AM to 05:46:00 PM (total duration: 10 hours 26 minutes 46 seconds)** **Makara Sankranti Maha-Punya-Kaal: 07:19:14 AM to 08:59:48 AM (total duration: 01 hours 40 minutes 34 seconds)** #### The *puja* comprises: - Kalash Sthapana - Shodashopchar Puja - Suryadev Puja - Suryadev Shanti Yagya - Gou (Cow) puja - Ganga (River) Puja - Surya (Sun) Gayatri japa - Brihad Aditya Hridaya Stotram’s path for appeasing Sun - Sarva Shanti Puja for love, light, and peace to all - Purnahuti - Homa and Visarjan During *Punya Kaal*, one can perform activities such as bathing, offering naivedhya to the deity, shraddh rituals, and breaking the fast. However, if Makara Sankranti falls after dusk, all *Punya-Kaal-related* activities are prohibited for that day. One should perform these rituals the next day after sunrise. ***Saturn is now set to [transit Aquarius Sign](https://astroshala.com/saturn-transit-in-aquarius-2023-date-time-results-zodiac-signs/) for the next 2.5 years. Order your own personalised and exclusive [Saturn Transit Report](https://astroshala.com/product/saturn-transit-report/) now to know how it will affect you and get suitable remedies to overcome challenges!*** ## Author - ![Astrologer Ekant Sharma](https://i0.wp.com/astroshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Celebrity-Astrologer-Ekant-Sharma.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1) [Ekant Sharma](https://astroshala.com/author/ekant/) Founder, Chief Editor & Astrology Consultant I began studying Vedic astrology in 2001 and have spent more than two decades deepening my understanding of this ancient discipline. 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