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Makar Sankranti 2164

Tuesday 17 January 2164

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When is Makar Sankranti 2164?
Makar Sankranti 2164 is on Tuesday 17 January 2164 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2164?
50110 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 2165?
Makar Sankranti 2165 is on Wednesday 16 January 2165.

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 Ashtami
NakshatraChitra
YogaSukarma
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:07 PM - 4:26 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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