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Makar Sankranti 2208

Monday 18 January 2208

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When is Makar Sankranti 2208?
Makar Sankranti 2208 is on Monday 18 January 2208 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2208?
66181 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 2209?
Makar Sankranti 2209 is on Tuesday 17 January 2209.

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 Amavasya
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaVyaghata
KaranaChatushpada
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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220818 JanuaryMondayThis page
220917 JanuaryTuesdayView
221018 JanuaryThursdayView