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Makar Sankranti 2587

Monday 22 January 2587

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When is Makar Sankranti 2587?
Makar Sankranti 2587 is on Monday 22 January 2587 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2587?
204610 days from today (Monday 9 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 2588?
Makar Sankranti 2588 is on Tuesday 22 January 2588.

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 Saptami
NakshatraHasta
YogaSukarma
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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