Sankranti 2005
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2005 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2005, 5:42 AM |
| Saturday, 12 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 12 Feb 2005, 6:42 PM |
| Monday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2005, 3:37 PM |
| Thursday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2005, 12:09 AM |
| Saturday, 14 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 14 May 2005, 9:02 PM |
| Wednesday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2005, 3:40 AM |
| Saturday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2005, 2:33 PM |
| Tuesday, 16 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 16 Aug 2005, 10:58 PM |
| Friday, 16 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 16 Sept 2005, 10:51 PM |
| Monday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2005, 10:46 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2005, 10:32 AM |
| Friday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2005, 1:09 AM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Sankranti
Sankranti is the day the Sun moves into a new sidereal sign — twelve times a year. Makar Sankranti (into Capricorn) and Mesha Sankranti (the solar new year in many regions) are major festivals.
How it is observed
People bathe in rivers, give charity — especially sesame, grains and clothes — and the hours around the ingress (punya kaal) are considered auspicious for both.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2005?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2005.