Happy Makar Sankranti images, wishes and greeting cards
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun’s journey into the northern hemisphere and the winter harvest, celebrated with kites, sesame sweets and festive meals. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: Around January 14 each year (sometimes January 15), when the Sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
Makar Sankranti greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowHappy Makar Sankranti to you
Pattern panelTil gud ghya, god god bola
Night skylineFly high with the kites
Bokeh lightsSweet like til and jaggery
Mandala circleWarmth, joy and a bright year
Classic frameHappy Uttarayan
Wishes for familyHappy Makar Sankranti to my dear family! May our home be filled with the sweetness of t…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for the love that keeps me soaring. Wishing you a joyful an…
Heartfelt messageWishing you a Makar Sankranti as sweet as til-gud and as colourful as the kites in the…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Makar Sankranti? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Fixed date |
| 2027 | Thursday, January 14, 2027 | Fixed date |
- Sometimes January 15, depending on the year and region.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the day the Sun enters Capricorn (Makara) and begins its northward journey, a period known as Uttarayana. Unlike most Hindu festivals it follows the solar calendar, so it falls on almost the same date each year, around January 14. It celebrates the end of winter, the harvest, and the gradual lengthening of days.
It is celebrated under different names across the country: Uttarayan in Gujarat, where the sky fills with kites; Lohri in Punjab on the night before; Pongal in Tamil Nadu; Magh Bihu in Assam; Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; and Maghi in several regions. Common traditions are flying kites, bathing in sacred rivers, eating sweets made of sesame and jaggery (til-gud), and greeting people with “Til gud ghya, god god bola”.
How Makar Sankranti is celebrated
- Flying kites, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Eating til-gud and other sweets of sesame and jaggery.
- Bathing in sacred rivers and offering prayers to the Sun.
- Lighting bonfires on Lohri and dancing around them in Punjab.
- Cooking festive harvest dishes with the new crop.
Makar Sankranti wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Happy Makar Sankranti to my dear family! May our home be filled with the sweetness of til-gud and the warmth of togetherness.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for the love that keeps me soaring. Wishing you a joyful and healthy Sankranti.
- To my brothers and sisters: let us fly kites together again this year and see who flies highest. Happy Uttarayan!
- To my beloved spouse, may our life together be as bright as the January sun. Happy Makar Sankranti.
- Happy Makar Sankranti, my little ones! Enjoy the kites, the sweets and all the fun of the festival.
- Wishing all our relatives a happy Sankranti. May the new harvest bring prosperity and happiness to our family.
Makar Sankranti wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- Wishing you a Makar Sankranti as sweet as til-gud and as colourful as the kites in the sky. Happy Sankranti!
- May the Sun God bless you with good health, success and happiness. Happy Makar Sankranti!
- Let us rise like kites and spread joy across the sky. Wishing you and your family a bright Uttarayan.
- May this harvest festival bring warmth, sweetness and new beginnings into your life.
- Til gud ghya, god god bola! Wishing you sweet words and sweet days ahead.
- Sending warm wishes on Makar Sankranti. May your dreams soar as high as the kites.
Makar Sankranti greeting in Hindi
मकर संक्रांति की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ
Pronounced: Makar Sankranti ki hardik shubhkamnayein
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Hindi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Makar Sankranti in 2026?
Makar Sankranti in 2026 is on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Sometimes January 15, depending on the year and region.
When is Makar Sankranti in 2027?
Makar Sankranti in 2027 is on Thursday, January 14, 2027. Sometimes January 15, depending on the year and region.
Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated on a fixed date?
It is based on the solar calendar and marks the Sun’s entry into Capricorn, so it falls on about January 14 or 15 every year, unlike most Hindu festivals that follow the lunar calendar.
Why are kites flown on Makar Sankranti?
Flying kites celebrates the Sun’s northward journey and the end of winter. It is especially popular during Uttarayan in Gujarat and has become a festive tradition in many cities.
What is the meaning of “Til gud ghya, god god bola”?
It is a Marathi greeting meaning “Take this sesame and jaggery and speak sweet words”.
