Makar Sankranti 2978
Tuesday 27 January 2978
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Quick answers
- When is Makar Sankranti 2978?
- Makar Sankranti 2978 is on Tuesday 27 January 2978 in India.
- How many days until Makar Sankranti 2978?
- 347419 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 2979?
- Makar Sankranti 2979 is on Thursday 28 January 2979.
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 Dwadashi
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaVriddhi
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal3:05 PM - 4:23 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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