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Makar Sankranti 2419

Sunday 20 January 2419

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When is Makar Sankranti 2419?
Makar Sankranti 2419 is on Sunday 20 January 2419 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2419?
143248 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 2420?
Makar Sankranti 2420 is on Monday 20 January 2420.

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 Navami
NakshatraSwati
YogaDhriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal4:25 PM - 5:43 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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