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Makar Sankranti 2577

Wednesday 22 January 2577

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When is Makar Sankranti 2577?
Makar Sankranti 2577 is on Wednesday 22 January 2577 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2577?
200959 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 2578?
Makar Sankranti 2578 is on Thursday 22 January 2578.

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 Dwitiya
NakshatraShravana
YogaSiddhi
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 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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