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Makar Sankranti 2157

Sunday 16 January 2157

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When is Makar Sankranti 2157?
Makar Sankranti 2157 is on Sunday 16 January 2157 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2157?
47553 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 2158?
Makar Sankranti 2158 is on Monday 16 January 2158.

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 Shashthi
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
YogaParigha
KaranaKaulava
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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215617 JanuarySaturdayView
215716 JanuarySundayThis page
215816 JanuaryMondayView
215916 JanuaryTuesdayView