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Makar Sankranti 2027: Friday 15 January

The Sun enters sidereal Capricorn at 21:10 IST on 14 January 2027, after sunset, so the festival is kept on Friday 15 January. The day, its customs and the Sun's month for each Moon sign.

Oct 31, 2026

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Guru Purnima 2027: Sunday 18 July

Guru Purnima, the full moon of Ashadha, falls on Sunday 18 July 2027: the Purnima runs from the evening of the 17th to 21:14 IST on the 18th. Its meaning, observance and notes by Moon sign.

Oct 27, 2026

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Diwali 2026: Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 November

Lakshmi Puja falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, when the Kartika Amavasya holds through the evening. The five days, the Pradosh and Vrishabha timings for New Delhi, and notes by Moon sign.

Oct 17, 2026