What is Punya Kaal during Sankranti?

Punya Kaal is the sacred period of 6 to 8 hours surrounding the Sun's transit when charity and snana yield maximum spiritual benefit.

Brass puja thali with diya, flowers and kumkum

Makar Sankranti (Pongal / Uttarayan) 2026

Complete spiritual guide, Shubh Muhurat, step-by-step Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha, Mantra and Aarti for Makar Sankranti (Pongal / Uttarayan) (मकर संक्रांति (उत्तरायण)).

SANKRANTISun enters Makara Rasi (Capricorn) (सूर्य का मकर राशि में प्रवेश)Deity: Lord Surya (Sun God)

Makar Sankranti (Pongal / Uttarayan)(मकर संक्रांति (उत्तरायण))

The celestial transition of the Sun into Capricorn marking the start of Uttarayan, holy dips at Sangam, and charity of sesame (Til) and jaggery.

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Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal

07:15 AM to 05:46 PM (Maha Punya Kaal: 07:15 AM to 09:00 AM)

Auspicious window for performing sacred rituals.

Puja Timing

Morning holy bath & Surya Arghya

Ideal duration for family & temple worship.

Spiritual Significance

Days begin to grow longer and warmer. Bathing in the holy rivers at Prayagraj, Haridwar, or Ganga Sagar washes away sins, and donating Til-Gud brings immense health and spiritual vitality.

Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi

Surya Arghya

Offer water mixed with red flowers, Akshat, and Roli to Lord Surya from a copper vessel chanting the Gayatri Mantra.

Til & Khichdi Daan

Donate black/white sesame seeds, jaggery, blankets, and Khichdi to the underprivileged.

Sacred Mantra & Japa

ॐ सूर्याय नमः ॥ ॐ घृणिः सूर्य आदित्यो नमो नमः ॥

Om Suryaya Namah || Om Ghrinih Surya Adityo Namo Namah ||

Meaning: Salutations to the divine Sun God, the illumination of consciousness and sustainer of all life.

Vrat Katha & Ancient Legend

Lord Surya visits the house of His son Shani (ruler of Capricorn) on this day, burying old discords and symbolizing forgiveness, light, and new warmth.