Sankranti 2061
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2061 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Friday, 14 Jan 2061
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 14 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 14 Jan 2061, 2:31 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2061, 3:33 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2061, 12:26 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2061, 8:55 AM |
| Sunday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2061, 5:44 AM |
| Wednesday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2061, 12:14 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2061, 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2061, 7:20 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2061, 7:15 AM |
| Monday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2061, 7:15 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2061, 7:08 PM |
| Friday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2061, 9:52 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 Friday, 14 Jan. The tithi begins 14 Jan 2061, 2:31 PM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2061?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2061.