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Makar Sankranti 2229

Saturday 17 January 2229

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When is Makar Sankranti 2229?
Makar Sankranti 2229 is on Saturday 17 January 2229 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2229?
73851 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 2230?
Makar Sankranti 2230 is on Monday 18 January 2230.

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 Saptami
NakshatraHasta
YogaAtiganda
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:10 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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222818 JanuaryFridayView
222917 JanuarySaturdayThis page
223018 JanuaryMondayView
223118 JanuaryTuesdayView