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Makar Sankranti 2214

Tuesday 18 January 2214

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When is Makar Sankranti 2214?
Makar Sankranti 2214 is on Tuesday 18 January 2214 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2214?
68373 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 2215?
Makar Sankranti 2215 is on Wednesday 18 January 2215.

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 Shashthi
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
YogaParigha
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:07 PM - 4:26 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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221317 JanuarySundayView
221418 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
221518 JanuaryWednesdayView
221618 JanuaryThursdayView