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Makar Sankranti 2452

Sunday 21 January 2452

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When is Makar Sankranti 2452?
Makar Sankranti 2452 is on Sunday 21 January 2452 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2452?
155303 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 2453?
Makar Sankranti 2453 is on Monday 20 January 2453.

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 Amavasya
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaVyaghata
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal4:25 PM - 5:44 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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245120 JanuaryFridayView
245221 JanuarySundayThis page
245320 JanuaryMondayView
245420 JanuaryTuesdayView