Sankranti 2046
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2046 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Sunday, 14 Jan 2046
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2046, 6:12 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2046, 7:11 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2046, 3:59 AM |
| Saturday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2046, 12:23 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2046, 9:09 AM |
| Friday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2046, 3:41 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2046, 2:34 AM |
| Friday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2046, 11:01 AM |
| Monday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2046, 11:01 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2046, 11:04 PM |
| Friday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2046, 10:57 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2046, 1:41 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 Sunday, 14 Jan. The tithi begins 14 Jan 2046, 6:12 PM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2046?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2046.