Sankranti 2048
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2048 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Wednesday, 15 Jan 2048
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2048, 6:29 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2048, 7:29 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2048, 4:20 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2048, 12:48 AM |
| Thursday, 14 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 14 May 2048, 9:35 PM |
| Monday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2048, 4:08 AM |
| Thursday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2048, 2:58 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 16 Aug 2048, 11:23 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 16 Sept 2048, 11:22 PM |
| Saturday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2048, 11:22 AM |
| Monday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2048, 11:13 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2048, 1:53 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 Wednesday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2048, 6:29 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2048?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2048.