Sankranti 2018
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2018 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2018, 1:47 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2018, 2:48 AM |
| Wednesday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2018, 11:43 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2018, 8:12 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2018, 5:03 AM |
| Friday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2018, 11:36 AM |
| Monday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2018, 10:27 PM |
| Friday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2018, 6:50 AM |
| Monday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2018, 6:47 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2018, 6:44 PM |
| Friday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2018, 6:32 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2018, 9:09 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 2018?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2018.