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Makar Sankranti 2989

Tuesday 27 January 2989

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When is Makar Sankranti 2989?
Makar Sankranti 2989 is on Tuesday 27 January 2989 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2989?
351437 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 2990?
Makar Sankranti 2990 is on Thursday 28 January 2990.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraMula
YogaDhruva
KaranaVishti
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal3:05 PM - 4:23 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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