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Makar Sankranti 2168

Sunday 17 January 2168

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When is Makar Sankranti 2168?
Makar Sankranti 2168 is on Sunday 17 January 2168 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2168?
51571 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 2169?
Makar Sankranti 2169 is on Monday 16 January 2169.

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 Saptami
NakshatraRevati
YogaShiva
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:26 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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