Sankranti 2064
All 12 Sankranti dates in 2064 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankranti: Makara Sankranti — Tuesday, 15 Jan 2064
| Date | Observance | Sun enters |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 15 Jan | Makara Sankranti | 15 Jan 2064, 8:57 AM |
| Wednesday, 13 Feb | Kumbha Sankranti | 13 Feb 2064, 9:56 PM |
| Friday, 14 Mar | Meena Sankranti | 14 Mar 2064, 6:47 PM |
| Monday, 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti | 14 Apr 2064, 3:14 AM |
| Thursday, 15 May | Vrishabha Sankranti | 15 May 2064, 12:02 AM |
| Sunday, 15 Jun | Mithuna Sankranti | 15 Jun 2064, 6:36 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Jul | Karka Sankranti | 16 Jul 2064, 5:27 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Aug | Simha Sankranti | 17 Aug 2064, 1:51 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Sept | Kanya Sankranti | 17 Sept 2064, 1:48 AM |
| Friday, 17 Oct | Tula Sankranti | 17 Oct 2064, 1:46 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Nov | Vrishchika Sankranti | 16 Nov 2064, 1:36 PM |
| Tuesday, 16 Dec | Dhanu Sankranti | 16 Dec 2064, 4:16 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, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2064, 8:57 AM and ends — (New Delhi time).
How many Sankranti dates are there in 2064?
There are 12 Sankranti dates in 2064.