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Makar Sankranti 3097

Friday 29 January 3097

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When is Makar Sankranti 3097?
Makar Sankranti 3097 is on Friday 29 January 3097 in India.
How many days until Makar Sankranti 3097?
390885 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 3098?
Makar Sankranti 3098 is on Saturday 29 January 3098.

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 Dashami
NakshatraSwati
YogaShula
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:28 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:49 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Makar Sankranti in other years

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309930 JanuaryMondayView