### Makar Sankranti Date: 14th January or 15th January?
There is confusion among people regarding the date of Makar Sankranti, whether it falls on 14th January or 15th January. To clear this doubt, Dr. Kunal Kumar Jha, the head of the Department of Astrology at Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, has provided detailed information. He explained that the main factor is the movement of the sun, which determines the start of Uttarayan and the auspicious beginning. This year, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 15th January, as there is a gradual increase in the auspicious yoga.
### Significance of Punya Kaal on Makar Sankranti
The Punya Kaal holds great importance during Makar Sankranti. On 15th January, after 4 hours and 53 minutes in the morning, the auspicious time will begin and the sun will move towards Uttarayan. The Punya Kaal will be observed from 8:42 am to 3:06 pm. This day also marks the beginning of Til Sankranti, Magh Snan, and Kalpvas in Prayagraj.
### Makar Sankranti Celebrations in Mithila Region
Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Mithila region. On this day, people in Mithila wake up early in the morning and take a bath first before seeking blessings from their elders by touching their feet. The elders give blessings to the younger ones by offering them til (sesame seeds) and gud (jaggery). After the puja rituals, people in this region perform other religious activities. Therefore, if you have any doubts regarding Makar Sankranti, you can rely on the clarification provided by the renowned astrologer from Mithila, stating that Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 15th January this year.
(Note: All the information and facts provided in this article are based on astrology. NEWS18 LOCAL does not verify any facts.)
अभिनव कुमार दरभंगा में रहने वाले एक ज्योतिषी हैं, जिन्होंने संक्रांति की तिथि को लेकर संशयों को दूर कर दिया है। उन्होंने बताया है कि वृद्धि और ह्रास के आधार पर इस साल मकर संक्रांति 15 जनवरी को मनाई जाएगी। इस दिन मिथिलांचल में धूमधाम के साथ स्नान और आशीर्वाद की परंपरा होती है। इसलिए अगर आपके मन में भी संशय है तो आप इस खबर को ध्यान में रखकर अपनी संशय को दूर कर सकते हैं।
