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Makar Sankranti 2178

Friday 16 January 2178

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When is Makar Sankranti 2178?
Makar Sankranti 2178 is on Friday 16 January 2178 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2178?
55223 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 2179?
Makar Sankranti 2179 is on Sunday 17 January 2179.

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 Trayodashi
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaDhruva
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:11 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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217716 JanuaryThursdayView
217816 JanuaryFridayThis page
217917 JanuarySundayView
218017 JanuaryMondayView