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Makar Sankranti 2193

Wednesday 16 January 2193

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When is Makar Sankranti 2193?
Makar Sankranti 2193 is on Wednesday 16 January 2193 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2193?
60702 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 2194?
Makar Sankranti 2194 is on Thursday 16 January 2194.

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
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:48 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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219316 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
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219517 JanuarySaturdayView