Sun's path showing Winter Solstice and Makara Sankranti with sidereal zodiac

Does Uttarayana Really Begin on Makara Sankranti?

The Winter Solstice happens in December, but Makara Sankranti falls in January. This explores the fascinating astronomy, calendar systems, and tradition that explain why both are correct—and why they continue to drift apart.

January 17, 2026 · Uttam Jaiswal