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Makar Sankranti 2127

Thursday 16 January 2127

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When is Makar Sankranti 2127?
Makar Sankranti 2127 is on Thursday 16 January 2127 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2127?
36597 days from today (Wednesday 4 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 2128?
Makar Sankranti 2128 is on Saturday 17 January 2128.

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)

TithiShukla Chaturthi
NakshatraShatabhisha
YogaVyatipata
KaranaVanija
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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212616 JanuaryWednesdayView
212716 JanuaryThursdayThis page
212817 JanuarySaturdayView
212916 JanuarySundayView