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Makar Sankranti 2301

Saturday 19 January 2301

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When is Makar Sankranti 2301?
Makar Sankranti 2301 is on Saturday 19 January 2301 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2301?
100149 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 2302?
Makar Sankranti 2302 is on Sunday 19 January 2302.

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 Ashtami
NakshatraAshwini
YogaSiddha
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:11 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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230019 JanuaryFridayView
230119 JanuarySaturdayThis page
230219 JanuarySundayView
230319 JanuaryMondayView