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Makar Sankranti 2359

Tuesday 20 January 2359

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When is Makar Sankranti 2359?
Makar Sankranti 2359 is on Tuesday 20 January 2359 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2359?
121335 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 2360?
Makar Sankranti 2360 is on Wednesday 20 January 2360.

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 Panchami
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaShobhana
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 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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