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Makar Sankranti 2231

Tuesday 18 January 2231

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When is Makar Sankranti 2231?
Makar Sankranti 2231 is on Tuesday 18 January 2231 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2231?
74582 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 2232?
Makar Sankranti 2232 is on Wednesday 18 January 2232.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraArdra
YogaIndra
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:07 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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223018 JanuaryMondayView
223118 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
223218 JanuaryWednesdayView
223317 JanuaryThursdayView