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Makar Sankranti 2969

Friday 27 January 2969

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When is Makar Sankranti 2969?
Makar Sankranti 2969 is on Friday 27 January 2969 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2969?
344132 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 2970?
Makar Sankranti 2970 is on Saturday 27 January 2970.

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 Tritiya
NakshatraAshlesha
YogaPriti
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:28 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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296927 JanuaryFridayThis page
297027 JanuarySaturdayView
297128 JanuaryMondayView