How much does Makar Sankranti Pooja cost? Makar Sankranti Pooja costs from ₹2,100 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹2,350 in other cities. That is the dakshina for as the ritual needs, including travel. On live video it’s ₹1,900, wherever you are. Your family arranges the samagri from the pandit’s list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
How long does Makar Sankranti Pooja take? About 1 to 1.5 hours, with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.
How is Makar Sankranti Pooja performed? It takes 1 to 1.5 hours with as the ritual needs. The main steps are: Surya puja and arghya; Sankranti tarpana, for those who keep it; Puja with new rice, sesame and jaggery; Aarati.
What is Makar Sankranti Pooja?
On Makara Sankranti the Sun enters Makara and Uttarayana begins. The puja worships Surya Narayana and remembers the ancestors, followed by gifts of sesame, jaggery and new grain.
In Karnataka it is the ellu-bella habba: plates of sesame, jaggery and sugar figures go from house to house. Tamil families keep Pongal, and Gujarat flies kites for Uttarayan.
Benefits and best time for Makar Sankranti Pooja
Benefits
- Surya's blessing for health and success
- Peace for the ancestors (Sankranti tarpana)
- The merit of giving in the punya kala
When to perform
- The Sankranti punya kala — usually 14 or 15 January
Makar Sankranti Pooja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Surya puja and arghya
- 2Sankranti tarpana, for those who keep it
- 3Puja with new rice, sesame and jaggery
- 4Gifts of sesame, jaggery, rice and clothes
- 5Aarati
Makar Sankranti Pooja samagri list
- Sesame (til) and jaggery
- New rice, milk and jaggery for pongal
- Sugarcane — 2
- Turmeric plant — 1
- Flowers, fruits and kumkum
- Items for dana
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
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Why book Makar Sankranti Pooja with Stuti Mandir
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How to book Makar Sankranti Pooja
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Choose Makar Sankranti Pooja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Makar Sankranti Pooja cost?
Makar Sankranti Pooja costs from ₹2,100 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹2,350 in other cities. That is the dakshina for as the ritual needs, including travel. On live video it’s ₹1,900, wherever you are. Your family arranges the samagri from the pandit’s list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Why does the price of Makar Sankranti Pooja vary?
The starting dakshina depends on your city (₹2,100 in the metros, ₹2,350 elsewhere). Some pandits set their own rate, and express booking costs extra. The exact amount is shown before you pay.
How long does Makar Sankranti Pooja take?
About 1 to 1.5 hours, with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.
Who arranges the samagri for Makar Sankranti Pooja?
Your family arranges it. After booking, the pandit shares the full list and suggests what can be simplified. Stuti Mandir does not sell or deliver samagri with bookings.
Can Makar Sankranti Pooja be done online?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Makar Sankranti Pooja on a live video call, with your family’s names and gotra in the sankalpa.
Can I book Makar Sankranti Pooja without creating an account?
Yes. Tap Book, leave your name and WhatsApp number, and a coordinator confirms the pandit, date and dakshina with you.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Makar Sankranti Pooja?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Makar Sankranti Pooja?
Makar Sankranti Pooja can be booked in 166 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.