Makar Sankranti is given on Wednesday, 15 January in the year 2020. According to the Hindu Panchang, this day is the fifth day of the Krishna Paksha of Magh month, the importance of bathing and donation is very important. In this month, Lord Srihari Vishnu is pleased only by bathing in cold water, due to this reason, bathing and donations are considered on the day of Makar Sankranti. It is said that according to astrology, the day of the gods starts from the time of Makar Sankranti. Let's know what is Makar Sankranti, Makar Sankranti Muhurta, Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal.

Auspicious times of Makar Sankranti, Know when auspicious work will begin

What is Makar Sankranti - It is said that if Sun enters Capricorn then that festival is called Makar Sankranti and Sun becomes from Uttarayan to Makar.
Makar Sankranti Muhurta - On Monday, 15 January, the festival will start at 2.30 am on Wednesday.
Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal - Will start from 7.15 am to 5: 46 in the evening.
Makar Sankranti Maha Punya - It will be from 7:00 to 15 in the morning from 9 in the morning.
When to celebrate Makar Sankranti - From the start time of Makar Sankranti to 20 hours (8 hours) before and 20 hours (8 hours) after, there will be a virtuous period.
The benefit of charity on Makar Sankranti - It is said that the charity or donation done in this day comes back a hundred times.
Closing Khamaras on Makar Sankranti - Kharmas ends on the day of Makar Sankranti and no mangling work can be done in Kharmas starting from 16 December 2019.

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