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Makar Sankranti 2979

Thursday 28 January 2979

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When is Makar Sankranti 2979?
Makar Sankranti 2979 is on Thursday 28 January 2979 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2979?
347785 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 2980?
Makar Sankranti 2980 is on Friday 28 January 2980.

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 Dashami
NakshatraBharani
YogaSadhya
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:47 PM - 3:05 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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297928 JanuaryThursdayThis page
298028 JanuaryFridayView
298127 JanuarySaturdayView