As per Hindu Panchang, Sankranti (संक्रांति) means movement of the Sun from one Rashi to the next. In some parts of India, each Sankranti is marked as the beginning of a month. On the other hand, in some other parts, a Sankranti is marked as the end of each month and the day following as the beginning of a new month.
Most Important Sankranti Names:
◉ Meena Sankranti - Phool Dei
◉ Mesha Sankranti - [Solar New Year] / Pana Sankranti / Vishu Kani / Poila Boishakh
◉ Vrishabha Sankranti
◉ Mithuna Sankranti
◉ Karka Sankranti - Harela
◉ Simha Sankranti - Ghee Sankranti
◉ Kanya Sankranti
◉ Tula Sankranti
◉ Vrishchika Sankranti
◉ Dhanu Sankranti
◉ Makar Sankranti - Poush Sankranti◉ Kumbha Sankranti
Sankranti is favorable for charity, but on this day auspicious ceremonies are avoided. Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of a prosperous phase or the holy phase of transition. All sacred rituals and auspicious ceremonies can be performed after Sankranti.
Related Name | Sankrant |
Reason | Sun Shifted from one Rashi to other Rashi. |
Celebrations | Sun Worship, Daan, Dakshina, Dip in Ganges, Holy Bath, Melas. |
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Festival | Date |
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Mesha Sankranti | 14 April 2024 |
Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2024 |
Mithuna Sankranti | 15 June 2024 |
Karka Sankranti | 16 July 2024 |
Simha Sankranti | 17 August 2024 |
Kanya Sankranti | 17 September 2024 |
Tula Sankranti | 18 October 2024 |
Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 November 2024 |
Dhanu Sankranti | 16 December 2024 |