Maghi Sankranti 2082 Date in the Nepali year 2082 (2025/2026 AD) falls on Magh 1, 2082 B.S., which corresponds to January 15, 2026, marking the end of winter and the sun’s entry into Capricorn, celebrated with holy baths, traditional foods like sesame sweets (til ko laddu) and ghee-chaku, and cultural events, especially by Tharu and Magar communities as their New Year, while Hindus observe it with ritual dips in sacred rivers.
This day is celebrated in its own unique way and is observed in various places. Maghe Sankranti is celebrated as the Sankranti of the Magars because it falls in the first month of Magh. It is celebrated in high, hilly, and mountainous areas, especially in hilly areas. It is celebrated very much in the Magar community because of its uniqueness and originality.