Makar Sankranti 2026: Bathing: Along with January 14th, many people will also celebrate Makar Sankranti on January 15th. If you are also celebrating Makar Sankranti on the 15th, then know the timings for bathing and donating.

Makar Sankranti 2026: There was confusion among people regarding Makar Sankranti in 2026. However, the confusion has now been cleared up. In addition to January 14th, Makar Sankranti is also being celebrated on January 15th in many places. Therefore, it is crucial for devotees celebrating Makar Sankranti on January 15th to know the auspicious time for bathing and donating, as bathing and donating on Makar Sankranti alone bestow the auspicious fruits of the festival.

According to Swami Brahmashram Maharaj, President of All India Dandi Sanyasi Parishad, the auspicious time for bathing and donating on Makar Sankranti on January 15 will be from 4 am to 3 pm.

Auspicious time for bathing (Makar Sankranti Snan-Daan Time)

• Taking a bath in a holy river, lake, or at home early in the morning on Makar Sankranti is considered extremely auspicious. However, Brahma Muhurta is considered the best time to bathe on sacred and special dates.
• The Brahma Muhurta for bathing on Makar Sankranti on January 15th is from 5:27 am to 6:21 am. You can bathe during this auspicious time. The Brahma Muhurta will last for 54 minutes.
• Additionally, the auspicious time will be from 7:15 am to 8:00 am. This time is also ideal for bathing and donating.
• Those who are unable to bathe during Brahma Muhurta can bathe and donate between 12:10 and 12:52 in the afternoon. This time will be Abhijit Muhurta.
• Additionally, the Vijay Muhurta will be between 2:16 and 2:28 p.m. This is also considered auspicious for bathing and donating.

On Makar Sankranti, after bathing, first worship the Sun God by offering water to him. Then, donate sesame seeds, jaggery, grains, clothes, and khichdi to the needy. According to Astrologer Anish Vyas, the festival of Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's Uttarayan. This time conveys the message of self-purification, restraint, and service. Therefore, bathing and donating on Makar Sankranti increases positive energy and happiness and prosperity in life.

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