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Makar Sankranti 2215

Wednesday 18 January 2215

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When is Makar Sankranti 2215?
Makar Sankranti 2215 is on Wednesday 18 January 2215 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2215?
68738 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 2216?
Makar Sankranti 2216 is on Thursday 18 January 2216.

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 Dwitiya
NakshatraAshlesha
YogaPriti
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:14 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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221418 JanuaryTuesdayView
221518 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
221618 JanuaryThursdayView
221717 JanuaryFridayView