Sankranti 2053
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2053 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Tuesday, 14 Jan 2053
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2053, 1:13 PM |
| Thursday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2053, 2:15 AM |
| Friday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2053, 11:07 PM |
| Monday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2053, 7:36 AM |
| Thursday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2053, 4:25 AM |
| Sunday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2053, 10:57 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2053, 9:47 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2053, 6:09 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2053, 6:04 AM |
| Friday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2053, 6:02 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2053, 5:52 PM |
| Tuesday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2053, 8:33 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 Tuesday, 14 Jan. The tithi begins 14 Jan 2053, 1:13 PM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2053?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2053.