Makar Sankranti 2019: Makar Sankranti also known as harvest and kite flying festival is celebrated by many Indians across the world. The festival that usually falls on January 14 every year, will be celebrated on January 15 this year. Makar Sankranti denotes the entrance of the sun into zodiac sign Makar (Capricorn) as it travels on its celestial path. It also marks the end of the winter season.


People on this day take a holy dip in the river to wash away their sins on this pious day. On the festival of Makar Sankranti, people meet and greet their loved ones and celebrate the most auspicious occasions with great zeal, enthusiasm, and devotion.

Makar Sankranti 2019: Date and Time

The festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15, 2019.

According to Drik Panchang, “The time between Makar Sankranti and 40 Ghatis (roughly 16 hours for Indian locations if we consider 1 Ghati duration as 24 minutes) from the time of Makar Sankranti is considered good for auspicious work. This duration of forty Ghatis is known as Punya Kaal. Sankranti activities, like taking bath, offering Naivedhya (food offered to the deity) to Lord Surya, offering charity or Dakshina, performing Shraddha rituals and breaking fast or Parana, should be done during Punya Kaal. If Makar Sankranti happens after sunset then all Punya Kaal activities are postponed till the next sunrise. Hence, all Punya Kaal activities should be done during the day time.”

The Punya Kaal muhurta starts from 7.19 am and ends at 12.30 pm on January 15, according to Drikpanchang.

Makar Sankranti 2019: Wishes and Quotes

* With Great Devotion, Fervor And Gaiety, With Rays Of Joy And Hope, Wish You And Your Family, Wishing You A Very Happy Makar Sankranti!

* Days of joy, weeks of laughter, months of good luck and years of prosperity. Happy Makar Sankranti.

* Sending my heartfelt wishes to you and your family for a happy and blessed Makar Sankranti!

* Wishing that the rising sun of Makar Sankranti fills your life with bright and happy moments. Happy Makar Sankranti!

* May the sun radiate peace, prosperity, and happiness in your life on Makar Sankranti and always. Happy Makar Sankranti!

* I wish you soar high just like the kites on Makar Sankranti. Happy Makar Sankranti!

* Makar Sankranti, the festival of the sun, is here. May it bring you wisdom and joy, And light up your life. For the entire new year!

* A new beginning, A new destination, May things be blissful and full of joy. Happy Makar Sankranti!