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Makar Sankranti 3005

Monday 28 January 3005

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When is Makar Sankranti 3005?
Makar Sankranti 3005 is on Monday 28 January 3005 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3005?
357282 days from today (Saturday 14 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 3006?
Makar Sankranti 3006 is on Wednesday 29 January 3006.

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 Ekadashi
NakshatraVishakha
YogaGanda
KaranaBava
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal8:33 AM - 9:51 AM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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300429 JanuarySundayView
300528 JanuaryMondayThis page
300629 JanuaryWednesdayView
300729 JanuaryThursdayView