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Makar Sankranti 2974

Thursday 27 January 2974

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When is Makar Sankranti 2974?
Makar Sankranti 2974 is on Thursday 27 January 2974 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2974?
345958 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 2975?
Makar Sankranti 2975 is on Saturday 28 January 2975.

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 Trayodashi
NakshatraMrigashira
YogaBrahma
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:05 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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297327 JanuaryWednesdayView
297427 JanuaryThursdayThis page
297528 JanuarySaturdayView
297628 JanuarySundayView