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Makar Sankranti 3063

Thursday 29 January 3063

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When is Makar Sankranti 3063?
Makar Sankranti 3063 is on Thursday 29 January 3063 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3063?
378466 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 3064?
Makar Sankranti 3064 is on Saturday 30 January 3064.

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
NakshatraRevati
YogaShiva
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:46 PM - 3:05 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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306329 JanuaryThursdayThis page
306430 JanuarySaturdayView
306529 JanuarySundayView