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Makar Sankranti 2201

Saturday 17 January 2201

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When is Makar Sankranti 2201?
Makar Sankranti 2201 is on Saturday 17 January 2201 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2201?
63624 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 2202?
Makar Sankranti 2202 is on Monday 18 January 2202.

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 Trayodashi
NakshatraMrigashira
YogaBrahma
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:11 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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220017 JanuaryFridayView
220117 JanuarySaturdayThis page
220218 JanuaryMondayView
220318 JanuaryTuesdayView