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Makar Sankranti 2422

Thursday 20 January 2422

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When is Makar Sankranti 2422?
Makar Sankranti 2422 is on Thursday 20 January 2422 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2422?
144344 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 2423?
Makar Sankranti 2423 is on Friday 20 January 2423.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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