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Makar Sankranti 2499

Wednesday 21 January 2499

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When is Makar Sankranti 2499?
Makar Sankranti 2499 is on Wednesday 21 January 2499 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2499?
172469 days from today (Sunday 8 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 2500?
Makar Sankranti 2500 is on Thursday 21 January 2500.

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 Navami
NakshatraBharani
YogaSadhya
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal12:29 PM - 1:48 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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249921 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
250021 JanuaryThursdayView
250121 JanuaryFridayView