Makar Sankranti 2029 in Toronto

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In short

Makar Sankranti 2029 falls on Sunday, January 14, 2029 in Toronto. Sunrise is 7:49 AM and sunset 5:04 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Sankranti · Uttarayan · Maghi · Magh Bihu

Toronto timings

Date
Sunday, January 14, 2029
Sunday
Sunrise
7:49 AM
Sunset
5:04 PM
Moonrise
7:43 AM
Moonset
5:14 PM
Today’s Panchang in Toronto

What is Makar Sankranti?

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun’s entry into Makara (Capricorn) and the start of Uttarayana, its six-month northward journey. It is one of the few Hindu festivals fixed to the solar calendar rather than the Moon, which is why it stays within a day of 14 January every year while the lunar festivals roam across weeks.

How it is observed

The day is kept as a harvest thanksgiving under many names — Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Magh Bihu in Assam, Maghi in Punjab — with sesame and jaggery sweets, ritual bathing in rivers, and kite-flying.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Makar Sankranti 2029 in Toronto?

Makar Sankranti 2029 in Toronto is on Sunday, January 14, 2029.

Is Makar Sankranti 2029 on the same day in Toronto as in India?

Yes. Makar Sankranti falls on Jan 14, 2029 in both Toronto and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Makar Sankranti called?

Makar Sankranti is also known as Sankranti, Uttarayan, Maghi, Magh Bihu. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.