Makar Sankranti 2026: This year, after 23 years, a coincidence has occurred when Makar Sankranti and Shattila Ekadashi will be celebrated on the same day. Learn how to eat Khichdi, observe the fast, and what to donate on Makar Sankranti on January 14th.

Makar Sankranti and Shattila Ekadashi 2026: According to the calendar, Makar Sankranti and Shattila Ekadashi will be celebrated on January 14, 2026, on the Ekadashi date of the Krishna Paksha of Magh month. According to astrologer Anish Vyas, a similar coincidence occurred in 2003, when Makar Sankranti and Shattila Ekadashi fell on the same day. Now, 23 years later, a similar coincidence has occurred again.

Ekadashi and Sankranti on the same day, devotees confused

The occurrence of Shattila Ekadashi and Makar Sankranti on the same date is considered a rare astrological coincidence. However, the problem is that both fasts and festivals have their own specific rules. Now, observing the rules of both festivals on the same date is raising many questions for devotees.

While it's customary to cook, eat, and donate Khichdi on Makar Sankranti, eating or donating rice is prohibited on Ekadashi. This raises the question of whether Khichdi can be eaten on this day and how to donate rice. If you're also wondering about these questions, learn here about the rules you can follow to earn merit on this special day.

Should we eat Khichdi on Makar Sankranti or not?

According to scriptures, consuming rice on Ekadashi negates the benefits of the fast. Even those who do not observe the fast should avoid eating rice on Ekadashi. Therefore, avoid eating Khichdi on Makar Sankranti. However, you can fulfill this ritual on Dashami or Dwadashi. Instead, you can eat sesame products. This will ensure you receive the blessings of Makar Sankranti and fulfill the Ekadashi ritual.

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