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Makar Sankranti 3073

Wednesday 29 January 3073

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When is Makar Sankranti 3073?
Makar Sankranti 3073 is on Wednesday 29 January 3073 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3073?
382119 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 3074?
Makar Sankranti 3074 is on Thursday 29 January 3074.

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
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaVyaghata
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal12:28 PM - 1:47 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
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Makar Sankranti in other years

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307329 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
307429 JanuaryThursdayView
307529 JanuaryFridayView