Sankranti 2029
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2029 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Sunday, 14 Jan 2029
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2029, 9:27 AM |
| Monday, 12 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 12 Feb 2029, 10:29 PM |
| Wednesday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2029, 7:23 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2029, 3:54 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2029, 12:46 AM |
| Friday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2029, 7:21 AM |
| Monday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2029, 6:13 PM |
| Friday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2029, 2:36 AM |
| Monday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2029, 2:29 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2029, 2:24 PM |
| Friday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2029, 2:11 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2029, 4:50 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
When is the next Sankranti?
The next Makara Sankranti is on Sunday, 14 Jan. The tithi begins 14 Jan 2029, 9:27 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2029?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2029.