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Makar Sankranti 2372

Thursday 20 January 2372

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When is Makar Sankranti 2372?
Makar Sankranti 2372 is on Thursday 20 January 2372 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2372?
126083 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 2373?
Makar Sankranti 2373 is on Friday 19 January 2373.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraArdra
YogaIndra
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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237120 JanuaryWednesdayView
237220 JanuaryThursdayThis page
237319 JanuaryFridayView
237420 JanuarySundayView