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Makar Sankranti 2121

Thursday 16 January 2121

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When is Makar Sankranti 2121?
Makar Sankranti 2121 is on Thursday 16 January 2121 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2121?
34405 days from today (Thursday 5 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 2122?
Makar Sankranti 2122 is on Friday 16 January 2122.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:07 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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212016 JanuaryTuesdayView
212116 JanuaryThursdayThis page
212216 JanuaryFridayView
212316 JanuarySaturdayView