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Makar Sankranti 2461

Thursday 20 January 2461

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When is Makar Sankranti 2461?
Makar Sankranti 2461 is on Thursday 20 January 2461 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2461?
158590 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 2462?
Makar Sankranti 2462 is on Friday 20 January 2462.

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 Ashtami
NakshatraAshwini
YogaSiddha
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 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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246021 JanuaryWednesdayView
246120 JanuaryThursdayThis page
246220 JanuaryFridayView
246320 JanuarySaturdayView