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Makar Sankranti

Normally comes   - January
AT 2004  -  15th January (Thursday)
 Cause  -  The spring season 

Makar Sankranti comes when the sun is in the rasi (zodiac sign) known as 'Makar' (Capricorn).

This is considered as most auspicious time. It always falls on 14th January.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated all over India, the manner of celebration may differ, but the sanctity of the occasion is accepted by all Hindu as the Surya (sun) moves into the Northern hemisphere known as "Uttrayan", an auspicious time.