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Makar Sankranti 2961

Tuesday 27 January 2961

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When is Makar Sankranti 2961?
Makar Sankranti 2961 is on Tuesday 27 January 2961 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2961?
341210 days from today (Sunday 15 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 2962?
Makar Sankranti 2962 is on Wednesday 27 January 2962.

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 Chaturthi
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal3:05 PM - 4:24 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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