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Makar Sankranti 2356

Friday 20 January 2356

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When is Makar Sankranti 2356?
Makar Sankranti 2356 is on Friday 20 January 2356 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2356?
120239 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 2357?
Makar Sankranti 2357 is on Saturday 19 January 2357.

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 Dwitiya
NakshatraPushya
YogaPriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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