Sankranti 2011
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2011 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2011, 6:44 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2011, 7:43 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2011, 4:33 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2011, 1:00 PM |
| Sunday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2011, 9:49 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2011, 4:26 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2011, 3:21 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2011, 11:49 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2011, 11:48 AM |
| Monday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2011, 11:46 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2011, 11:35 PM |
| Friday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2011, 2:14 PM |
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 2011?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2011.