Makar Sankranti in India - 2023

15 Jan 2023, Sunday

Makar Sankranti is a restricted holiday in India

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14 Months, 14 Days


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62 Weeks, 5 Days



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439 Days


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10,536 Hours


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632,160 Minutes


When was Makar Sankranti in India 2023?

15 January 2023, Sunday

About: Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti, also referred to as Uttarayana, Makar, or simply Sankranti, is a Hindu observance and a festival. Usually falling on the date of 14 January annually, this occasion marks the transition of the sun from the zodiac of Sagittarius to Capricorn. Since the sun has made this transition which vaguely coincides with moving from south to north, the festival is dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, and is observed to mark a new beginning. Many native multi-day festivals are organised on this occasion all over India.

Also calledUttarayana, Sankranti, Til Sakraat, Magha, Môkôr Sôṅkrānti, Mela, Ghughuti, Pedda Panduga, Bhogi, Sakraat, Pongal, Peddha Panduga, sakrat, khichaṛi
Observed byHindus, Buddhists
Liturgical ColorRed
TypeReligious and cultural, harvest festival
SignificanceA harvest festival, a celebration of the winter solstice
CelebrationsKite flying, bonfires, fairs, Surya puja in river, feast, arts, dance, socialization, gau puja
DateFirst day of makara masa, Bhogi (15 January in leap years, 14 January on all other years)
dateFirst day of makara masa, Bhogi (15 January in leap years, 14 January on all other years)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toPongal, Lohri, Lal Loi, Maghe Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Tusu Festival
Wikidata descriptionHindu festival that reveres Surya (sun god)
Wikidata idQ10253
Wikidata labelMakar Sankranti
Wikidata aliasesArray

Makar Sankranti (2023) in other countries.

S.no.CountryDateHolidayType
1India15 Jan, SundayMakar SankrantiHinduism,Optional holiday