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Makar Sankranti 2371

Wednesday 20 January 2371

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When is Makar Sankranti 2371?
Makar Sankranti 2371 is on Wednesday 20 January 2371 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2371?
125718 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 2372?
Makar Sankranti 2372 is on Thursday 20 January 2372.

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 Tritiya
NakshatraDhanishta
YogaSiddhi
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:48 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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237020 JanuaryTuesdayView
237120 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
237220 JanuaryThursdayView
237319 JanuaryFridayView