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Makar Sankranti 2554

Tuesday 22 January 2554

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When is Makar Sankranti 2554?
Makar Sankranti 2554 is on Tuesday 22 January 2554 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2554?
192558 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 2555?
Makar Sankranti 2555 is on Wednesday 22 January 2555.

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 Dwitiya
NakshatraAshlesha
YogaPriti
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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