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Makar Sankranti 2163

Monday 17 January 2163

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When is Makar Sankranti 2163?
Makar Sankranti 2163 is on Monday 17 January 2163 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2163?
49745 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 2164?
Makar Sankranti 2164 is on Tuesday 17 January 2164.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraRohini
YogaBrahma
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:45 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:51 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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