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Makar Sankranti 2962

Wednesday 27 January 2962

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When is Makar Sankranti 2962?
Makar Sankranti 2962 is on Wednesday 27 January 2962 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2962?
341575 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 2963?
Makar Sankranti 2963 is on Friday 28 January 2963.

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 Amavasya
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaHarshana
KaranaNaga
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal12:28 PM - 1:47 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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296127 JanuaryTuesdayView
296227 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
296328 JanuaryFridayView
296428 JanuarySaturdayView