Sankranti 2039
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2039 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Friday, 14 Jan 2039
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2039, 11:11 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2039, 12:11 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2039, 9:01 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2039, 5:27 PM |
| Sunday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2039, 2:16 PM |
| Wednesday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2039, 8:49 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2039, 7:39 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2039, 4:02 PM |
| Saturday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2039, 3:57 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 18 Oct 2039, 3:55 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 Nov 2039, 3:45 AM |
| Friday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2039, 6:26 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
When is the next Sankranti?
The next Makara Sankranti is on Friday, 14 Jan. The tithi begins 14 Jan 2039, 11:11 PM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2039?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2039.