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Makar Sankranti 2433

Thursday 20 January 2433

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When is Makar Sankranti 2433?
Makar Sankranti 2433 is on Thursday 20 January 2433 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2433?
148363 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 2434?
Makar Sankranti 2434 is on Friday 20 January 2434.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraMula
YogaVyaghata
KaranaVishti
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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