13/01/2026
MAKAR SANKRANTI AND EKĀDASHI
This year (on Jan 14) Makar Sankranti coincides with Shattila Ekadashi creating a wonderful opportunity to conduct our devotions.
We may perform our usual rites associated with Makar Sankranti (the Sun’s apparent northward journey) such as bath, Surya arghya (offering jal to the rising sun), and recitation of Gayatri japa and hawan. Also those invested with the sacred janew thread re-affirm their commitment and change it.
The common practice in Trinidad and Tobago and the diaspora is to avoid rice (or grains) on any Ekadashi so this practice can be maintained.