Makar Sankranti · Nepal

Makar Sankranti 2027 in Pokhara

In Pokhara, Nepal, Makar Sankranti is on Friday, 15 January 2027, by Pokhara's own sunrise and moonrise. Punya Kaal: 07:02 AM to 05:35 PM. The same date as in India.

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti muhurat and timings in Pokhara

Timings for Pokhara, Kaski · NPT (UTC+5:45) · Sunrise 07:02 AM · Sunset 05:35 PM

In India (New Delhi): Fri, 15 Jan, 2027, the same day as here.

Date

Fri, 15 Jan, 2027

Tithi at sunrise

Saptami (Shukla)

Sunrise

07:02 AM

Sunset

05:35 PM

Best time for Makar Sankranti

Punya Kaal

07:02 AM – 05:35 PM

Duration 10 h 32 min · From the Sankranti moment until sunset.

Tithi, nakshatra and key moments

Sankranti moment (Sun enters Makara)
09:25 PM, 14 Jan
Abhijit Muhurat
11:57 AM – 12:40 PM
Amrit Kaal
09:39 PM – 11:17 PM

Inauspicious times: avoid starting the puja

Gulika Kaal
08:21 AM – 09:40 AM
Rahu Kaal
10:59 AM – 12:18 PM
Varjyam
11:50 AM – 01:28 PM
Bhadra (Vishti karana)
Moon in Meena: Bhadra is on earth, avoid auspicious work.
02:29 PM – 02:20 AM, 16 Jan
Yamaganda
02:57 PM – 04:16 PM

Choghadiya for the day and night

Day

Chal07:02 AM – 08:21 AM
Labh08:21 AM – 09:40 AM
Amrit09:40 AM – 10:59 AM
Kaal10:59 AM – 12:18 PM
Shubh12:18 PM – 01:38 PM
Rog01:38 PM – 02:57 PM
Udveg02:57 PM – 04:16 PM
Chal04:16 PM – 05:35 PM

Night

Rog05:35 PM – 07:16 PM
Kaal07:16 PM – 08:57 PM
Labh08:57 PM – 10:37 PM
Udveg10:37 PM – 12:18 AM, 16 Jan
Shubh12:18 AM, 16 Jan – 01:59 AM, 16 Jan
Amrit01:59 AM, 16 Jan – 03:40 AM, 16 Jan
Chal03:40 AM, 16 Jan – 05:21 AM, 16 Jan
Rog05:21 AM, 16 Jan – 07:02 AM, 16 Jan

Calculated for Pokhara, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal (sidereal Lahiri, local sunrise). Regional and family traditions can differ by a day or in the exact window; follow your family priest where they differ.

About Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti marks the day the Sun moves into sidereal Capricorn (Makara). Unlike most Hindu festivals it follows the solar calendar, not a lunar tithi, which is why it falls on nearly the same date every year. It is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and is celebrated across India as a harvest festival under many local names.

Full guide: significance, story, puja vidhi and samagri

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Makar Sankranti in Pokhara: questions

When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in Pokhara?

Friday, 15 January 2027, by Pokhara's own sunrise and moonrise. In India (New Delhi) it is on Friday, 15 January 2027.

What is the punya kaal time in Pokhara?

07:02 AM to 05:35 PM on Friday, 15 January 2027, local time in Pokhara. From the Sankranti moment until sunset..

What time is sunrise and sunset in Pokhara on 15 January 2027?

Sunrise 07:02 AM and sunset 05:35 PM, local time.

Which times should be avoided for the Makar Sankranti puja in Pokhara?

Gulika Kaal 08:21 AM to 09:40 AM; Rahu Kaal 10:59 AM to 12:18 PM; Varjyam 11:50 AM to 01:28 PM; Bhadra (Vishti karana) 02:29 PM to 02:20 AM, 16 Jan; Yamaganda 02:57 PM to 04:16 PM.