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Makar Sankranti 2105

Friday 16 January 2105

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When is Makar Sankranti 2105?
Makar Sankranti 2105 is on Friday 16 January 2105 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2105?
28566 days from today (Saturday 31 October 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 2106?
Makar Sankranti 2106 is on Saturday 16 January 2106.

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 Amavasya
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaHarshana
KaranaNaga
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:45 PM
Rahu Kaal11:11 AM - 12:30 PM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:51 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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210416 JanuaryWednesdayView
210516 JanuaryFridayThis page
210616 JanuarySaturdayView
210716 JanuarySundayView