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Makar Sankranti 2481

Monday 20 January 2481

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When is Makar Sankranti 2481?
Makar Sankranti 2481 is on Monday 20 January 2481 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2481?
165893 days from today (Monday 9 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 2482?
Makar Sankranti 2482 is on Tuesday 20 January 2482.

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 Panchami
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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