Makar Sankranti 2241
Monday 18 January 2241
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2241?
- Makar Sankranti 2241 is on Monday 18 January 2241 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2241?
- 78234 days from today (Saturday 7 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 2242?
- Makar Sankranti 2242 is on Tuesday 18 January 2242.
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 Panchami
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada
YogaVariyan
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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