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Makar Sankranti 2582

Tuesday 22 January 2582

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When is Makar Sankranti 2582?
Makar Sankranti 2582 is on Tuesday 22 January 2582 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2582?
202785 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 2583?
Makar Sankranti 2583 is on Wednesday 22 January 2583.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraAnuradha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal3:06 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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