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Makar Sankranti 2995

Wednesday 28 January 2995

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When is Makar Sankranti 2995?
Makar Sankranti 2995 is on Wednesday 28 January 2995 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 2995?
353629 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 2996?
Makar Sankranti 2996 is on Thursday 28 January 2996.

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 Saptami
NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
YogaShiva
KaranaGara
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal12:28 PM - 1:47 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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