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Makar Sankranti 2619

Saturday 23 January 2619

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When is Makar Sankranti 2619?
Makar Sankranti 2619 is on Saturday 23 January 2619 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2619?
216299 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 2620?
Makar Sankranti 2620 is on Monday 24 January 2620.

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 Pratipada
NakshatraPushya
YogaVishkambha
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal9:52 AM - 11:10 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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261923 JanuarySaturdayThis page
262024 JanuaryMondayView
262123 JanuaryTuesdayView