Sankranti 2059
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2059 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Wednesday, 15 Jan 2059
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2059, 2:13 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2059, 3:12 PM |
| Saturday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2059, 12:01 PM |
| Monday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2059, 8:24 PM |
| Thursday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2059, 5:08 PM |
| Sunday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2059, 11:38 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2059, 10:30 AM |
| Sunday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2059, 6:56 PM |
| Wednesday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2059, 6:58 PM |
| Saturday, 18 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 18 Oct 2059, 7:01 AM |
| Monday, 17 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 Nov 2059, 6:53 AM |
| Tuesday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2059, 9:35 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 Wednesday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2059, 2:13 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2059?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2059.