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Makar Sankranti 2615

Monday 23 January 2615

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When is Makar Sankranti 2615?
Makar Sankranti 2615 is on Monday 23 January 2615 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2615?
214838 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 2616?
Makar Sankranti 2616 is on Wednesday 24 January 2616.

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
YogaVajra
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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261423 JanuarySundayView
261523 JanuaryMondayThis page
261624 JanuaryWednesdayView
261723 JanuaryThursdayView