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Makar Sankranti 2303

Monday 19 January 2303

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When is Makar Sankranti 2303?
Makar Sankranti 2303 is on Monday 19 January 2303 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2303?
100879 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 2304?
Makar Sankranti 2304 is on Wednesday 20 January 2304.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaHarshana
KaranaKimstughna
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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230519 JanuaryThursdayView