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Makar Sankranti 2348

Tuesday 20 January 2348

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When is Makar Sankranti 2348?
Makar Sankranti 2348 is on Tuesday 20 January 2348 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2348?
117317 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 2349?
Makar Sankranti 2349 is on Wednesday 19 January 2349.

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)

TithiKrishna Tritiya
NakshatraMagha
YogaAyushman
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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