Tue Jan 14 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Makar Sankranti 2025: Auspicious Day for Charity and Prayers

**NEW DELHI** – Makar Sankranti, an auspicious Hindu festival, will be celebrated on January 14th, 2025. The festival marks the transition of the sun into the Capricorn zodiac sign (Makar) and is considered an ideal day for acts of charity and prayer. Devotees offer prayers to the Sun God, Surya, believing that such acts bring prosperity and happiness. Many will perform the Ganga Stotram (hymn to the Ganges River) seeking liberation from worries. This year, sharing heartfelt greetings with loved ones is also encouraged to amplify the festive joy. While the exact date may vary slightly depending on regional calendars, January 14th is the widely observed date for the festival in 2025. Donating items of significance is also a key component of the celebrations, believed to attract the blessings of Surya Dev.

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