Sankranti 2056
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2056 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Saturday, 15 Jan 2056
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2056, 7:41 AM |
| Sunday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2056, 8:38 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2056, 5:27 PM |
| Friday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2056, 1:54 AM |
| Sunday, 14 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 14 May 2056, 10:44 PM |
| Thursday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2056, 5:18 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2056, 4:09 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2056, 12:34 AM |
| Sunday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2056, 12:33 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2056, 12:34 PM |
| Thursday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2056, 12:26 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2056, 3:08 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 Saturday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2056, 7:41 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2056?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2056.