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Makar Sankranti 2025

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Marks the Sun's transition into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of Uttarayana, the auspicious northward journey of the Sun. Celebrated with kite flying, sweets, and harvest rituals.

Day timings · Tithi

Krishna Pratipada

till 03:21, 15 Jan

Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
17:45
Moonrise
18:09

Timings for New Delhi, India

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Festivals around this day

Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Makar Sankranti in 2025?
In 2025, Makar Sankranti is on Tuesday, 14 January. The tithi is Krishna Pratipada.