Makar Sankranti · 2028
Falls on: Friday, January 14, 2028
Harvest festival marking the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the beginning of Uttarayana, the Sun's northward course. Observed with holy baths, the sharing of sesame-jaggery sweets, and kite flying; celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and as the three-day Pedda Panduga in the Telugu states.
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Makar Sankranti 2028
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- Friday, January 14, 2028View day panchang →
Frequently asked questions
- What is Makar Sankranti?
- Harvest festival marking the Sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the beginning of Uttarayana, the Sun's northward course. Observed with holy baths, the sharing of sesame-jaggery sweets, and kite flying; celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and as the three-day Pedda Panduga in the Telugu states.
- When is Makar Sankranti 2028?
- Makar Sankranti falls on Friday, January 14, 2028.