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Makar Sankranti 2131

Tuesday 16 January 2131

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When is Makar Sankranti 2131?
Makar Sankranti 2131 is on Tuesday 16 January 2131 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2131?
38056 days from today (Friday 6 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 2132?
Makar Sankranti 2132 is on Thursday 17 January 2132.

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 Tritiya
NakshatraAshlesha
YogaAyushman
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:07 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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213016 JanuaryMondayView
213116 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
213217 JanuaryThursdayView
213316 JanuaryFridayView