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Makar Sankranti 2331

Tuesday 20 January 2331

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When is Makar Sankranti 2331?
Makar Sankranti 2331 is on Tuesday 20 January 2331 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2331?
111108 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 2332?
Makar Sankranti 2332 is on Wednesday 20 January 2332.

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 Ekadashi
NakshatraKrittika
YogaShubha
KaranaVanija
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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233019 JanuarySundayView
233120 JanuaryTuesdayThis page
233220 JanuaryWednesdayView
233319 JanuaryThursdayView