Sankranti 2063
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2063 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Monday, 15 Jan 2063
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2063, 2:53 AM |
| Tuesday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2063, 3:52 PM |
| Thursday, 15 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 15 Mar 2063, 12:41 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2063, 9:07 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2063, 5:54 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 16 Jun 2063, 12:27 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2063, 11:18 AM |
| Friday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2063, 7:43 PM |
| Monday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2063, 7:39 PM |
| Thursday, 18 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 18 Oct 2063, 7:39 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 17 Nov 2063, 7:30 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2063, 10:11 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 Monday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2063, 2:53 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2063?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2063.