Sankranti 2012
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2012 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2012, 12:59 AM |
| Monday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2012, 1:58 PM |
| Wednesday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2012, 10:51 AM |
| Friday, 13 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 13 Apr 2012, 7:20 PM |
| Monday, 14 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 14 May 2012, 4:10 PM |
| Thursday, 14 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 14 Jun 2012, 10:44 PM |
| Monday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2012, 9:36 AM |
| Thursday, 16 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 16 Aug 2012, 6:00 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 16 Sept 2012, 5:54 PM |
| Wednesday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2012, 5:50 AM |
| Friday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2012, 5:36 AM |
| Saturday, 15 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 15 Dec 2012, 8:15 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 2012?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2012.