Makar Sankranti 2579
Friday 22 January 2579
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2579?
- Makar Sankranti 2579 is on Friday 22 January 2579 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2579?
- 201689 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 2580?
- Makar Sankranti 2580 is on Saturday 22 January 2580.
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 Ashtami
NakshatraChitra
YogaDhriti
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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