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Makar Sankranti 2162

Saturday 16 January 2162

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When is Makar Sankranti 2162?
Makar Sankranti 2162 is on Saturday 16 January 2162 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2162?
49379 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 2163?
Makar Sankranti 2163 is on Monday 17 January 2163.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaHarshana
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:11 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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