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Makar Sankranti 2185

Sunday 16 January 2185

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When is Makar Sankranti 2185?
Makar Sankranti 2185 is on Sunday 16 January 2185 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2185?
57779 days from today (Saturday 7 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 2186?
Makar Sankranti 2186 is on Monday 16 January 2186.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraPunarvasu
YogaVishkambha
KaranaBalava
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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218417 JanuarySaturdayView
218516 JanuarySundayThis page
218616 JanuaryMondayView
218717 JanuaryWednesdayView