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Makar Sankranti 2458

Sunday 20 January 2458

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When is Makar Sankranti 2458?
Makar Sankranti 2458 is on Sunday 20 January 2458 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2458?
157494 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 2459?
Makar Sankranti 2459 is on Monday 20 January 2459.

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)

TithiShukla Panchami
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada
YogaVariyan
KaranaBalava
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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245920 JanuaryMondayView
246021 JanuaryWednesdayView