What is the tithi on Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026?

At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi and the nakshatra is Anuradha.

What are the sunrise and sunset times on Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026?

In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 07:15 AM and sunset at 05:45 PM. Times differ by city.

Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance

Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. [Solar / Harvest] Sun's transit into Capricorn; major harvest festival, called Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam context varies Tithi at sunrise: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi.

Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Tithi: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 07:15 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Makar Sankranti / Pongal in 2026?: Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026 falls on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Why is Makar Sankranti / Pongal celebrated?: [Solar / Harvest] Sun's transit into Capricorn; major harvest festival, called Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bihu in Assam context varies
What is the tithi on Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026?: At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi and the nakshatra is Anuradha.
What are the sunrise and sunset times on Makar Sankranti / Pongal 2026?: In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 07:15 AM and sunset at 05:45 PM. Times differ by city.