Sankranti 2017
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2017 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2017, 7:39 AM |
| Sunday, 12 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 12 Feb 2017, 8:39 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2017, 5:33 PM |
| Friday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2017, 2:04 AM |
| Sunday, 14 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 14 May 2017, 10:57 PM |
| Thursday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2017, 5:33 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2017, 4:25 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2017, 12:47 AM |
| Sunday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2017, 12:40 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2017, 12:35 PM |
| Thursday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2017, 12:22 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2017, 3:01 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 2017?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2017.