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Makar Sankranti 2519

Sunday 22 January 2519

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When is Makar Sankranti 2519?
Makar Sankranti 2519 is on Sunday 22 January 2519 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2519?
179774 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 2520?
Makar Sankranti 2520 is on Monday 22 January 2520.

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
YogaShobhana
KaranaTaitila
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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