Makar Sankranti 2259
Tuesday 18 January 2259
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2259?
- Makar Sankranti 2259 is on Tuesday 18 January 2259 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2259?
- 84809 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 2260?
- Makar Sankranti 2260 is on Wednesday 18 January 2260.
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 Navami
NakshatraSwati
YogaDhriti
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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