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Makar Sankranti 2146

Sunday 16 January 2146

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When is Makar Sankranti 2146?
Makar Sankranti 2146 is on Sunday 16 January 2146 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2146?
43535 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 2147?
Makar Sankranti 2147 is on Monday 16 January 2147.

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
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:25 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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214516 JanuarySaturdayView
214616 JanuarySundayThis page
214716 JanuaryMondayView
214817 JanuaryWednesdayView