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Makar Sankranti 2296

Sunday 19 January 2296

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When is Makar Sankranti 2296?
Makar Sankranti 2296 is on Sunday 19 January 2296 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2296?
98323 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 2297?
Makar Sankranti 2297 is on Monday 18 January 2297.

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
NakshatraMrigashira
YogaIndra
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:25 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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