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Makar Sankranti 2414

Monday 20 January 2414

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When is Makar Sankranti 2414?
Makar Sankranti 2414 is on Monday 20 January 2414 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2414?
141422 days from today (Sunday 8 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 2415?
Makar Sankranti 2415 is on Tuesday 20 January 2415.

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 Trayodashi
NakshatraMula
YogaDhruva
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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241320 JanuarySundayView
241420 JanuaryMondayThis page
241520 JanuaryTuesdayView
241620 JanuaryWednesdayView