Makar Sankranti 2971
Monday 28 January 2971
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2971?
- Makar Sankranti 2971 is on Monday 28 January 2971 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2971?
- 344863 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 2972?
- Makar Sankranti 2972 is on Tuesday 28 January 2972.
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 Ekadashi
NakshatraKrittika
YogaShukla
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:52 AM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:49 PM
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