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Observed on 15 August.
Significance
Marks India's independence from British rule in 1947.
How it is celebrated
- Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation
- Flag hoisting at schools and offices
- Kite flying in Delhi
Panchang on this day (New Delhi)
TithiShukla Pratipada
NakshatraMagha
YogaParigha
KaranaKimstughna
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:01 PM
Rahu Kaal9:08 AM - 10:46 AM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM