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Makar Sankranti 2104

Wednesday 16 January 2104

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When is Makar Sankranti 2104?
Makar Sankranti 2104 is on Wednesday 16 January 2104 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2104?
28198 days from today (Monday 2 November 2026).
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 2105?
Makar Sankranti 2105 is on Friday 16 January 2105.

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 Chaturthi
NakshatraMagha
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:48 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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210416 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
210516 JanuaryFridayView
210616 JanuarySaturdayView