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Makar Sankranti 2174

Sunday 16 January 2174

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When is Makar Sankranti 2174?
Makar Sankranti 2174 is on Sunday 16 January 2174 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2174?
53762 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 2175?
Makar Sankranti 2175 is on Tuesday 17 January 2175.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraArdra
YogaIndra
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:25 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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217316 JanuarySaturdayView
217416 JanuarySundayThis page
217517 JanuaryTuesdayView
217617 JanuaryWednesdayView