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Makar Sankranti 2213

Sunday 17 January 2213

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When is Makar Sankranti 2213?
Makar Sankranti 2213 is on Sunday 17 January 2213 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2213?
68007 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 2214?
Makar Sankranti 2214 is on Tuesday 18 January 2214.

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 Dashami
NakshatraVishakha
YogaShula
KaranaVishti
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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221218 JanuarySaturdayView
221317 JanuarySundayThis page
221418 JanuaryTuesdayView
221518 JanuaryWednesdayView