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Makar Sankranti 2517

Thursday 21 January 2517

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When is Makar Sankranti 2517?
Makar Sankranti 2517 is on Thursday 21 January 2517 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2517?
179043 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 2518?
Makar Sankranti 2518 is on Saturday 22 January 2518.

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 Trayodashi
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaDhruva
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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251622 JanuaryWednesdayView
251721 JanuaryThursdayThis page
251822 JanuarySaturdayView
251922 JanuarySundayView