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Makar Sankranti 2027 in Leeds

मकर संक्रांति

Thursday 14 January 2027 Provisional

Makar Sankranti 2027 in Leeds falls on Thursday, 14 January 2027. Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of its northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar, and is celebrated regionally as Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi and Bihu.

In India (national reference)
15 Jan 2027
Where you are · Leeds
14 Jan 2027

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Leeds than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

About Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara) and the start of its northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar, and is celebrated regionally as Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi and Bihu.

Also known as: Pongal · Uttarayan · Maghi · Lohri season.

Presiding deity: Surya.

Frequently asked

When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in Leeds?
Makar Sankranti 2027 in Leeds is on Thursday, 14 January 2027.
Why is Makar Sankranti on a different date in Leeds than in India?
Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Makar Sankranti 2027 is 15 Jan 2027, but the same tithi resolves to 14 Jan 2027 for Leeds's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.
What else is Makar Sankranti called?
Makar Sankranti is also known as Pongal, Uttarayan, Maghi, Lohri season.

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