Sankranti 2016
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2016 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2016, 1:27 AM |
| Saturday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2016, 2:25 PM |
| Monday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2016, 11:17 AM |
| Wednesday, 13 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 13 Apr 2016, 7:48 PM |
| Saturday, 14 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 14 May 2016, 4:41 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 14 Jun 2016, 11:20 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2016, 10:15 AM |
| Tuesday, 16 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 16 Aug 2016, 6:40 PM |
| Friday, 16 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 16 Sept 2016, 6:35 PM |
| Monday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2016, 6:31 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2016, 6:17 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 15 Dec 2016, 8:55 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 2016?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2016.