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Makar Sankranti 2281

Tuesday 18 January 2281

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When is Makar Sankranti 2281?
Makar Sankranti 2281 is on Tuesday 18 January 2281 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2281?
92845 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 2282?
Makar Sankranti 2282 is on Wednesday 18 January 2282.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaTaitila
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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