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Makar Sankranti 2397

Monday 20 January 2397

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When is Makar Sankranti 2397?
Makar Sankranti 2397 is on Monday 20 January 2397 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2397?
135214 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 2398?
Makar Sankranti 2398 is on Tuesday 20 January 2398.

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
NakshatraHasta
YogaAtiganda
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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