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Makar Sankranti 2389

Thursday 19 January 2389

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When is Makar Sankranti 2389?
Makar Sankranti 2389 is on Thursday 19 January 2389 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2389?
132291 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 2390?
Makar Sankranti 2390 is on Saturday 20 January 2390.

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 Saptami
NakshatraHasta
YogaAtiganda
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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