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Makar Sankranti 2378

Friday 20 January 2378

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When is Makar Sankranti 2378?
Makar Sankranti 2378 is on Friday 20 January 2378 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2378?
128274 days from today (Saturday 7 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 2379?
Makar Sankranti 2379 is on Saturday 20 January 2379.

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 Shashthi
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaShobhana
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:11 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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