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Makar Sankranti 1792

Wednesday 11 January 1792

85773 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Makar Sankranti 1792?
Makar Sankranti 1792 is on Wednesday 11 January 1792 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 1792?
Makar Sankranti 1792 was 85773 days ago.
Is Makar Sankranti a public holiday in India?
No. Makar Sankranti is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Makar Sankranti 1793?
Makar Sankranti 1793 is on Friday 11 January 1793.

About

Held when the Sun enters sidereal Capricorn (Makara), usually 14 January. It follows the solar calendar, so its date barely moves.

Significance

Marks the Sun's northward journey and the harvest season.

How it is celebrated

  • Holy dips in rivers, especially at Prayagraj
  • Til-gud sweets and khichdi
  • Kite flying in Gujarat (Uttarayan)
  • Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Magh Bihu in Assam

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiKrishna Dwitiya
NakshatraAshlesha
YogaPriti
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:38 AM
Sunset6:08 PM
Rahu Kaal12:53 PM - 2:12 PM
Abhijit12:32 PM - 1:14 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Makar Sankranti in other years

YearDateDay
179111 JanuaryTuesdayView
179211 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
179311 JanuaryFridayView
179411 JanuarySaturdayView