On Sunday, the 15th January 2012, Makara Sankranti was celebrated at Sri Sringeri Math, Chembur, Mumbai by performing special Surya Namaskaram. Lord Surya Narayana Bhagavan was invoked in a Kalasa and Aruna Prasnam parayanam was rendered by students of Sri Abhinava Vidyatheertha Veda Samskruta Patashala and general public.