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Makar Sankranti 2344

Thursday 20 January 2344

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When is Makar Sankranti 2344?
Makar Sankranti 2344 is on Thursday 20 January 2344 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2344?
115856 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 2345?
Makar Sankranti 2345 is on Friday 19 January 2345.

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 Chaturthi
NakshatraShatabhisha
YogaVyatipata
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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