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Makar Sankranti 2161

Friday 16 January 2161

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When is Makar Sankranti 2161?
Makar Sankranti 2161 is on Friday 16 January 2161 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2161?
49014 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 2162?
Makar Sankranti 2162 is on Saturday 16 January 2162.

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 Panchami
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaShobhana
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:11 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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