The festive season for 2025 is all set to kickstart with the significant celebration of Makar Sankranti and Lohri, two auspicious occasions associated with harvest. In western India, people celebrate Makar Sankranti joyfully by flying kites and cooking traditional dishes, whereas Punjabis and several other North Indian communities celebrate Lohri by gathering around a bonfire and worshipping it with traditional songs.
Are you confused about this year's Lohri and Makar Sankranti dates? A lot of people don't know if the two festivities will take place on January 13, 14 or 15. We provide you with the correct date based on the Panchang along with the exact muhurat and timings when to celebrate these festivities.
When is Makar Sankranti 2025? Know the date and muhurat:
Makar Sankranti, one of the most popular festivals in India, commemorates the Sun's entry into the Capricorn sign, or "Makara." Celebrated annually, this celebration marks the end of winter solstice and the start of warmer, longer days.
This year, Makar Sankranti is set to take place on Tuesday, January 14. Below are the shubh muhurat:
Makara Sankranti begins at 09:03 AM
Makara Sankranti Punya Kala: 09:03 AM to 05:46 PM
Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala: 09:03 AM to 10:48 AM
When is Lohri 2025? Know the date and muhurat:
The beloved North Indian festival, Lohri, will be celebrated on Monday, January 13, 2025. With this celebration, winter comes to an end and longer days begin.
The Punjabi celebration is significant because it marks the end of the cold season and the harvest of the Rabi crops. During Lohri, the bonfire is lit to represent the warmth of the sun, which is necessary for crop growth.
