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Makar Sankranti 2191

Monday 17 January 2191

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When is Makar Sankranti 2191?
Makar Sankranti 2191 is on Monday 17 January 2191 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2191?
59972 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 2192?
Makar Sankranti 2192 is on Tuesday 17 January 2192.

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 Shashthi
NakshatraHasta
YogaAtiganda
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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219016 JanuarySaturdayView
219117 JanuaryMondayThis page
219217 JanuaryTuesdayView
219316 JanuaryWednesdayView