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Makar Sankranti 2261

Friday 18 January 2261

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When is Makar Sankranti 2261?
Makar Sankranti 2261 is on Friday 18 January 2261 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2261?
85540 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 2262?
Makar Sankranti 2262 is on Saturday 18 January 2262.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraPushya
YogaVishkambha
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:11 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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